Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 8-Week Online Graduate Session 1
- Fall 2026 8-Week Online Graduate Session 2
- Winter Session 2027
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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A
- APPLE Corps
- Academic Promise and Preparation for Learning and Education, a program focused on public service and leadership.
B
- Bloodhound
- The official mascot of the college, often used as a collective term for the student body.
- Bloodhounds
- The official mascot and collective name for John Jay’s athletic teams.
C
- CUNYfirst
- The university-wide online system used for registration, grades, and financial aid, often discussed in the context of technical difficulties.
E
- EHS
- Educational Housing Services, the third-party provider that manages student housing for John Jay.
H
- Hound Square
- The food court and seating area located in the New Building atrium.
J
- Jay Stop
- The quick-service cafe located in the New Building for coffee, snacks, and grab-and-go meals.
- Jay Walk
- The 60,000-square-foot elevated outdoor green space and park that connects Haaren Hall and the New Building.
- JJ
- Common shorthand for John Jay College.
L
- LEAP
- Learning Enhancement as Preparation, a program focused on student transition and success.
- Lobby C
- A common area in Haaren Hall often used for bake sales, tabling, and free food events.
M
- MBJ
- The main cafeteria and food service provider located on the 2nd floor of the New Building.
P
- PRISM
- Program for Research in Science and Mathematics, a center for undergraduate research and professional development.
S
- SAS
- Student Accessibility Services, the office responsible for coordinating accommodations for students with disabilities.
- SASP
- Student Academic Success Programs, which provides peer mentoring and academic advising for freshmen.
- SEEK
- Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge, a program providing financial and academic support to eligible students.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the elected body representing student interests to the administration.
- St. George
- The EHS residence hall in Brooklyn Heights used by John Jay students who prefer the Brooklyn campus experience.
T
- The Bridge
- The physical glass-enclosed walkway connecting the different wings of the campus.
- The Caf
- The general student term for the main dining area and food court in the New Building.
- The Doghouse
- The student lounge and recreational area located on the L2 level of the New Building.
- The Grill
- The specific station within the cafeteria serving burgers and hot sandwiches.
- The Hound
- A common reference to the 'Bloodhound' themed snack or spirit areas on campus.
- The Hound's Cafe
- A smaller dining area and coffee spot located in Haaren Hall.
- The Jay
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to the college itself.
- The New Yorker
- The primary EHS (Educational Housing Services) residence hall for John Jay students located at 481 8th Avenue.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 59th Street-Columbus Circle
- The primary subway hub (A, B, C, D, 1 trains) used by students to commute to campus.
- BMW
- The BMW Building at 555 West 57th Street, which houses various academic departments and administrative offices.
- Brightspace
- The Learning Management System that replaced Blackboard for all online course materials and assignments.
- CUNY Card
- The official student identification card required for entry into all campus buildings.
- CUNYfirst
- The mandatory online portal used for class registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- Haaren Hall
- The historic campus building on 10th Avenue, frequently referred to by students as the 'T Building'.
- HH
- Haaren Hall, the historic building located at 899 Tenth Avenue.
- Jay Card
- The official college ID card required for building entry, library services, and printing.
- Jay Express
- The central 'one-stop' service center for the registrar, bursar, and financial aid offices.
- JJ Card
- The official student identification card required for swiping into all campus buildings and using the library.
- jjay_s_caf
- JJay's Café
- John Jay Express
- The 'one-stop' service center for registrar, bursar, and financial aid inquiries located in the New Building.
- L-Level
- The lower level of the New Building, which houses the gym and locker rooms.
- L2
- The lower level 2 of the New Building, a common meeting spot for clubs and student activities.
- NB
- The New Building, the modern 13-story main campus structure located at 524 West 59th Street.
- North Hall
- The building located at 445 West 59th Street, used for classrooms and faculty offices.
- OneCard
- The official John Jay student ID card used for building access and library services.
- SafeRide
- The college's evening shuttle service that transports students to major transit hubs like Columbus Circle.
- SafeWalk
- A security service provided by Public Safety to escort students to nearby subway stations or bus stops after dark.
- student_dining_hall
- Student Dining Hall
- The 59th Street Station
- The 59th St-Columbus Circle subway hub, the primary transit point for students commuting to campus.
- The Bridge
- The glass-enclosed Kaskel Bridge that connects Haaren Hall to the New Building over 59th Street.
- The Bridge
- The physical elevated walkway that connects Haaren Hall and the New Building.
- The Jay Walk
- The 60,000-square-foot outdoor rooftop plaza that connects the New Building and Haaren Hall.
- The Turnstiles
- The security entry points at building entrances where students must tap their physical ID card for access.
- Westport
- The Westport Building at 500 West 56th Street, used for additional classroom and faculty office space.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 26 approved campus terms and 26 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.