Our student organizations reflect the diversity of our community. Contact an organization below to join!

If you are interested in starting a club, you can find the information here. The deadline to submit the new club paperwork for the Fall 2023 semester is October 20, 2023.

Association of Latine Professionals for America (ALPFA)
Our goal is to help students enhance their knowledge about opportunities and trends in the field of Accounting and Finance, to provide opportunities to network with professional and potential employers, and understand the changing trends in both the job markets and business.
Email: alpfa@jjay.cuny.edu

Computer Science Society ~ @jjccomputerscience
Unifying John Jay students and faculty who are interested in the field of computer science. Using our knowledge and skills we have learned from various computer classes to help the community better understand computers and computing.
Email: css@jjay.cuny.edu 

Criminology Club
Our mission is to enhance the criminological and sociological interest and awareness of the John Jay community. Our mission is to educate and provide opportunities for students of the John Jay community through educational events, networking events, and conferences, etc. Email: none yet

Forensic Science Society ~ @jjayfss
Forensic Science Society aims to promote a safe space and stress free zone for Forensic Science students and those interested in the Forensic Sciences. They also strive to hone networking and social skills amongst people from diverse backgrounds.
Email: fos@jjay.cuny.edu

International Criminal Justice (ICJ)
Streamlining the diversity of the ICJ major into a more comprehensive and less complex entity through events, programming, interaction and education. Email: icj@jjay.cuny.edu 

La Voz 
In conjunction with the Latin American Studies Department, LVC strives to bring awareness to issues affecting Latinos in the US, throughout Latin America and in Latino communities, the voice of the community.
Email: lavoz@jjay.cuny.edu

Law Society ~ @jjclawsociety
Creating essential programs and services for aspiring legal professionals, through education and community programs.
Email: lawsociety@jjay.cuny.edu 

Pre-Health Club
Offers extensive support to students interested in pursuing a degree in the healthcare field (i.e, medicine, optometry, dentistry, nursing, physician assistant, etc.), and develop the young minds of our future prospective healthcare workers with a consistent and comprehensive support structure that is easily accessible to all students interested while also remaining true to our core beliefs of justice and equality for all. Email: none yet

Martial Arts Club ~ @jjaymartialartsclub
Promoting a positive learning environment with an emphasis on well-being and self-discipline through the structure of martial arts, martial art practice and meditation.
Email: martialartsclub@jjay.cuny.edu

John Jay Jiu Jitsu ~ @jiujitsu282
This organization is meant to provide the students of John Jay a method of self-defense, as well as provide a safe environment to practice the sport of jiu-jitsu.
Email: jiujitsu@jjay.cuny.edu

 

JJ Singers 
A group of singers who come together to join our voices in peace, harmony, and love. Each and every one of us have grown a passion for singing in which for many it had become a hidden talent. Our mission here is to be able to touch one's heart with our voices and our unity as well as give others such as students, alumni, faculty and staff a chance to sing.
Email: jjsa@jjay.cuny.edu

Theatrical Players  ~ @jjctheatricalplayers
Theater productions written and performed by students; American College Theater productions, collaborations with the Theater Arts Department.
Email: theatricalplayers@jjay.cuny.edu

Universal Image Dance Team ~ @jjcuniversalimage
We are a dance team ran by students that specialize in diverse genres of dance such as Hip-Hop, Latin, Modern, and African. We aim to share the culture and knowledge of these dance genres with the John Jay community through performances and workshops.
Email: universalimage@jjay.cuny.edu

Artists United
Music is the soul of many cultures and the one thing in which all humanity can relate. Artists United seeks to provide an outlet for all individuals to express themselves through music. Email: none yet

Arab Student Union (ASU) ~ @asu.jjay
Introduction to the diversity of Middle Eastern culture through food, film, lectures, music, presentations and dance.
Email: asu@jjay.cuny.edu

Asian Pacific Islander Studewnts Association (APISA) ~ @johnjayapisa
Despite making up 10% of the student body, Asian students at John Jay College lack access to a platform that offers support specific to their identity. The Asian Pacific Islander Students Association aims to create a space for its students to explore and share their individual experiences as an Asian student at John Jay College.
Email: johnjayapisa@jjay.cuny.edu

Black Student Union (BSU) ~ @bsu.jjay
The purpose of Black Student Union is to foster an environment whereby students can be introduced to black history, culture, and politics, in order to provide a more complete sense of self consciousness, education, black unity, and respect through participating in social and political functions on and off campus that provide enrichment and enlightenment.
Email: bsu@jjay.cuny.edu

Desi Society @jjcdesisociety
Introduction to the diversity of Desi culture through events, performances, lectures, food and cultural festivals.
Email: jjcdesisociety@jjay.cuny.edu

International Students Association (ISA) ~ @johnjayisa 
Assisting international students in their transition from their respective countries to the John Jay community and serving as a platform for cross-cultural exchange.
Email: isa@jjay.cuny.edu 

John Jay Urban Culture Club
The purpose of this club is to comprehensively explore, celebrate, and educate about urban culture in all its dimensions, past and present. Our primary goals are to promote understanding of urban culture’s profound impact on various fields, including art and activism while emphasizing its role in shaping trends and influencing global activities.
Email: none yet

Pakistani Student Association
The purpose of this organization is to provide students the opportunity to express and experience the diverse cultures of Pakistan. Students in this organization will aim to form bonds with the Pakistani community of New York as well as highlight the specific contributions of the various unique cities within the region. Email: none yet

Veterans Association
A network for student veterans, dedicated to promoting and representing the interests of students with prior/current military associations; building a community for the veterans of John Jay
Email: veterans@jjay.cuny.edu

West Indies Massive ~ @jjaywestindiesmassive
The purpose of this organization is to integrate and promote underrepresented Caribbean culture and heritage at John Jay. We strive to do this by providing an open forum for ALL students to feel equally included and able to contribute.
Email: wimassive@jjay.cuny.edu

Active Minds ~ @activemindsjjay
Our purpose is to reduce the stigma toward people living with mental illness so that students will feel more comfortable seeking help when it is needed and openly discussing mental- health related issues, resources available on campus and surrounding communities.
Email: activeminds@jjay.cuny.edu 

Anthropology
The purpose of this club is to enhance the anthropological interest & awareness of the John Jay community. Our mission is to educate and provide opportunities for students involved in the Anthropology field through panels, workshops, and conferences, etc. We will be fulfilling our goals by collaborating with the Anthropology Department in planning events.
Email: anthro@jjay.cuny.edu 

Economics Club
The purpose is to help people network, develop financial education and aid in professional success. No email yet.

Environmental Club ~ @enviroclub_jjay 
Our purpose is to make John Jay more environmentally friendly by increasing awareness of environmental issues, conducting various recycling programs, and participating in outdoor activities where students will appreciate the environment.
Email: environmentalclub@jjay.cuny.edu 

Forensic Psychology Association
The purpose of this organization is to expand student’s knowledge about the field of Forensic Psychology. FPA aims to create a space for students to learn ways to maximize their forensic psychology potential through their major here at John Jay, as well as explore career options. Email: none yet

Latin American Student Association
The Latin American Student Organization at John Jay seeks to empower students & to further human rights and political awareness in the American continent.
Email: laso@jjay.cuny.edu 

Law and Political Economy
We seek to bring together a network of scholars, policy makers, and students working to develop innovative interventions that contribute to the wider Law and Political Economy movement happening across the county. law and Political Economy initiatives are rooted in the insight that politics and the economy cannot be separated and that both are constructed inessential respects by law.
Email: johnjaylpe@gmail.com

Leading Womxn of Tomorrow ~ @lwtjjay
A student run, bipartisan initiative that seeks to encourage more young women to consider careers in public service with the aim of bridging the gender gap among public representatives.
Email: lwt@jjay.cuny.edu

Mock Trial Association ~ @jjcmocktrialassociation
A network that unites students interested in refining their advocacy skills through participation in simulated trials.
Email: jjcmocktrial@jjay.cuny.edu 

MPASA
Increase awareness of the field of Public Administration through education, professional opportunities, networking and much more.
Email: mpasa@jjay.cuny.edu

Spectra @jjcspectra
A judgment free and safe environment for the LGBTQ community and their straight allies to meet and interact. Creating a positive representation of the LGBTQ through the sharing of information, dialogue and events.
Email: jjcspectra@jjay.cuny.edu

United Nations Student Association (UNSA) ~ @unsa_jjay
Promote knowledge and awareness of the United Nations and the international system; provide an atmosphere for learning and understanding the process of developing foreign policy.
Email: unsa@jjay.cuny.edu 

Women in Cybersecurity John Jay Club
The mission of this club is to build a community within John Jay College that promotes women’s education, participation, and leadership in the field of cybersecurity. Email: none yet

DonorHound Club ~ @jjdonorhoundclub
Pioneering and guiding change within CUNY, we aim to educate, engage, and inspire the John Jay College community to offer a second chance at life to those in need of bone marrow and stem cell, blood, and organ donations, with the ultimate goal of expanding the global registry.
Email: donorhoundclub@jjay.cuny.edu

Habitat for Humanity ~ @jjchabitat 
Raising awareness from affordable housing issues to homelessness relief and the improvement of NYC living conditions with a commitment to helping increase living standards from the John Jay community.
Email: habitat@jjay.cuny.edu 

Legally Conscious ~ @legallyconsciousjjay 
Legally Conscious (LC) is committed to developing the relationship between law and society through multi-major discussions and focusing on how the law applies to people through more than mere legislation. Further, LC is dedicated to fostering an environment where club members can collaborate with other students and network with professors and other students at school.
Email: legallyconscious@jjay.cuny.edu 

JJDREAMers
We advocate for the rights and ensure the justice of the undocumented community. Our purpose is to provide documented and undocumented students with a safe haven to meet and discuss current social issues that are affecting the John Jay Undocu/DACA community and form possible solutions.
Email: jjdreamers@jjay.cuny.edu

Students for Justice in Palestine ~ @johnjaysjp
We aim to develop a student movement that is connected, disciplined, and equipped with the tools necessary to build grassroots momentum for Palestinian liberation.
Email: sjp@jjay.cuny.edu

Delight Ministries ~ @delight_johnjay
Delight seeks to establish a college women’s community that grows together, serves together, learns together, and does life together while chasing the heart of God. We are intentional about learning from one another through personal testimonies while potentially discovering or continuing to grow in relationships with Christ.
Email: delight@jjay.cuny.edu

Hillel ~ @johnjayhillel
Creating a pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment; fostering student growth and balance in being distinctively Jewish and universally human through community events and cultural expression.
Email: johnjayhillel@jjay.cuny.edu

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
The purpose of this organization is to establish and advance at John Jay College a witnessing body of students and faculty who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture and God’s purposes in this world.
Email: ivcf@jjay.cuny.edu

Muslim Students Association (MSA) ~ @johnjaymsa
Social group for students of diverse ethnicities to maintain and increase their faith in a college environment; an outlet in which to express their creativity and ideas; a tool by which non-Muslims and Muslims alike can learn about Islam and eradicate stereotypes with regards to Islam.
Email: msa@jjay.cuny.edu

John Jay Sentinel ~ @jjcsentinel 
The student run newspaper at John Jay College of Criminal Justice serves the students and faculty by reporting news involving and relevant to the campus community and surrounding areas.
Email: jjcsetinel@jjay.cuny.edu 

John Jay Radio ~ @jjradio
The student run newspaper at John Jay College of Criminal Justice serves the students and faculty by reporting news involving and relevant to the campus community and surrounding areas.
Email: jjcradio@jjay.cuny.edu 

Theatrical Players ~ @jjctheatricalplayers
The student run newspaper at John Jay College of Criminal Justice serves the students and faculty by reporting news involving and relevant to the campus community and surrounding areas.
Email: theatricalplayers@jjay.cuny.edu 

Sometimes, registered student organizations are unable to meet compliance and fall out of the ability to program and receive funding. If any of the below organizations sound up your alley, and you'd like to help revive them, please fill out the Pre Certification form and submit it to csil@jjay.cuny.edu for next steps.

Artists United 
Music lovers with a keen interest in musical expression & arrangements at John Jay.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

Boxing Club
To practice, train and understand the fundamentals of boxing while providing accessibility to the John Jay community.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

Food Security Advocates Club
This club is committed to educating John Jay students on the importance of addressing food insecurity amongst the John Jay community. Upon the arrival of students, one of our principal goals is to help conjoin the ideas of other club members to help influence others and become advocates for food justice.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

Forensic Anthropology
The primary purpose of this organization shall be to educate the John Jay community about the field of forensic anthropology, the study of human remains. The goal of this organization is to inform students about potential careers in forensic anthropology and to network with other students interested in the field.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

Haitian American Students Association
Celebrating the comingling of both Haitian and American culture and the resulting melting pot through music, dance, lectures, fundraising and cultural celebrations.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

ISACA (Information Systems Audit & Control Association)
ISACA's main purpose is to create and provide opportunities for John Jay studetns to learn beyond the classroom, and to be able to network with IT professionals. They provide a platform for networking opportunitieis and help JJ students grow profiessionally.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

JJ Productions
Help students understand the many different parts of producing audio and videos through lectures, meetings, projects and networking events.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

John Jay DREAMers
Educate and unify the student body on immigration issues, seek to represent and protect the needs and aspirations of students both documented and undocumented. 
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

John Jay Radio
Seeking to promote and foster knowledge of American Broadcasting and other forms of media, through events, music, programming, collaborations and education.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

PAM (Photography, Artistry, & Modeling) 
The purpose of this organization shall be to embolden those with an interest in photography and modeling by bringing theme into the world of 2D art. Our goal is to educate our members about the various techniques, styles, and genre of photography by giving them opportunity to study multiple mediums. We will allow our members to grow their skills by way of workshops and various interactive activities in a friendly environment.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

Philosophy Club
This club will encourage student members to think critically and will foster philosophical thought. Moreover, the club will seek to show the potential of philosophy as a career.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

SEEK Society
Promote community building and leadership among the SEEK and non-SEEK students through networking, professional development, events and more.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

Socially Awkward
To build communities of self-acceptance within various educational institutions and achieve its purpose through anti-bullying campaigns, academic and philanthropic endeavors.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

Students Without Borders
The mission of Students Without Borders is aimed at raising awareness of human rights violations by observing international laws and standards of international organizations.
Executives Needed: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

Contact Us

Room L69.00NB
524 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019 
P: 212-237-8698
E: CSIL@jjay.cuny.edu