FAQ
The SEEK Summer Academy Program is a tuition free five-week, academic program for incoming freshmen who have been admitted through the SEEK Program. The program provides participants with rigorous course work in English, Mathematics, and Writing.
The SEEK Summer Academy Program is a five-week program which runs in the month of July for about 4 weeks.
The SEEK Summer Program is mandatory for all incoming freshmen. Under extreme circumstances some students are exempt with prior approval from the Director. An acceptable excuse is that if a student is required to be in summer school in order to fulfill the requirements for high school graduation before they can obtain their diploma. Books are purchased by the program and students are also provided with a stipend upon the completion of the mandatory summer program.
SEEK students at John Jay College have the same academic requirements for their major and electives as other students. Students select a major from each of the disciplines offered at John Jay College. Each student enrolls in the required, rigorous general education curriculum that provides a strong foundation for academic and personal success.
SEEK Counselors are assigned to every student at the beginning of their freshman year. If you are not sure of your Counselor’s name, you may check with the SEEK Front Office or e-mail seek@jjay.cuny.edu. Counselors will provide the academic, personal and career support which facilitates a student’s success.
SEEK Students must see their counselor at least three times per semester.
- Register as a full-time, day-time student each semester. Students must register for a minimum of 12 billable credits (equated credit) each semester to maintain program status
- Maintain a grade point average of C or better. Failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better may result in dismissal from the College and the SEEK program
- Meet with your counselor a minimum of 3 times each semester for academic advisement.
- Attend academic support sessions/tutoring
SEEK is a full-time program and students are required to take 12 credits each semester. In certain cases, SEEK students are allowed to register as a part-time student.
Degree Works is a computerized degree audit program and academic advising tool designed to assist you and your SEEK Counselor in reviewing your degree progress. It easily identifies courses you have completed and what courses you still need in order to fulfill your degree requirements. More information about degree works can be found at the following link http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/degree-works#Q3.
It is very simple! Go to the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and click on login to see the Degreeworks option. Please make sure to login with your CUNYfirst credentials. If you do not have a CUNYfirst account, please click on the New User link at the CUNYfirst login page and follow the directions given.
Before dropping any courses, you must consult with your SEEK Counselor before dropping a course. If you decide to withdraw or resign from a course(s), please click on the Add, Drop, Swap Classes video link for instructions. Students should be aware that resigning may affect financial aid.
Students can declare a major by completing the Declaration of Major form which is available at the Jay Stop Service Center in Room L.79NB.
All undergraduate students with a cumulative grade point averages of 2.00 or higher in a 4.00 scale are automatically processed for readmission provided they do not have disciplinary stops or testing stops for either placement tests or the CUNY Proficiency Examination. Apply for readmissions.
Undergraduate students who have earned a grade point average less than 2.00 on the 4.00 scale must have their academic records reviewed for readmission consideration by the Undergraduate Readmission Committee. If the Committee is in favor of your readmission, you must then meet with your SEEK Counselor. You will be notified by mail to schedule a mandatory readmission interview where the course schedule for the subsequent semester is discussed, along with academic and personal planning. Apply for readmissions. Applications for readmission may also be submitted in person at the Office of Jay Express Services. Completed applications, with the appropriate fee in cash (in-person only), check, or money order can be submitted to the Office of Jay Express Service. For mail applications, student will be notified of the status of their readmission and registration date.
The maximum length of time for a leave of absence shall not exceed three consecutive semesters. Where special circumstances warrant, requests for exceptions, along with appropriate justification, shall be transmitted by the SEEK Director to the University's Office of Special Programs.
The standard probationary period for all SEEK Program students shall be a maximum of two consecutive semesters. Students who fail to achieve the required standards after the probationary period shall be dropped from the Program.
Students must apply, and then reapply, for Financial Aid every academic year. You are encouraged to start the application process as early January, for the following Fall semester. Students should apply as early as possible using their most accurate tax filing information. View Financial Aid Services & Resources. See if you qualify for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
There are academic requirements that must be met in order to qualify and to remain eligible for Federal and New York State Financial Aid. Students must maintain the required Grade Point Average, and complete the required number of credits per semester. View the academic requirements.
No. You must have been accepted into and participate in an Opportunity Program when you first began college.
- SEEK students are eligible to receive a maximum of ten (10) semesters of Tuition Assistance Program
- Students may receive SEEK to cover the cost of the CUNY fees
- SEEK students may receive a grant for books and supplies
*Please note: Stipends are paid each semester of attendance based on enrollment
SEEK students do not receive a metrocard. However, SEEK students are provided with an educational stipend to help with this expense.
The stipend is sent via direct deposit into the student's bank account. For more financial aid information, please click on the Financial Aid website link. For direct deposit information, please click on the CUNY Direct Deposit link.