Urban Plunge

 

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Urban Plunge 2026 Interest Form

Urban Plunge 2026
Wednesday, August 19 - Friday, August 21

Urban Plunge is a three-day pre-orientation program designed for incoming students who are critical thinkers and share a deep commitment to social justice advocacy.

During Urban Plunge, students are given an opportunity to explore New York City’s neighborhoods through a lens of community, diversity, and engagement. Students learn about unequal access to opportunities in the context of the city's history, and engage with local social justice advocates whose initiatives work to foster universal goodness in today’s world. We fearlessly address systemic injustices and highlight the beauty that coexists despite it, encouraging students to experience the vibrant culture within all of NYC’s boroughs.

Throughout the program, we emphasize a complete integration of reflection, expression, and action. All students are encouraged to cultivate what we call “bothered excellence,” diligently pursuing the truth and daring to have the necessary, difficult conversations wherever injustice resides.

Program Details:

There is a program fee of $400 for Residential students, and $250 for Commuter students. Financial assistance is available for students who are eligible. Please note that scholarships are not guaranteed, but we strive to support as many students as possible.
  
To be considered for the priority registration deadline, please submit the application by mid-June (exact date TBD). Acceptances and financial aid decisions for this cycle will be sent in early July. 

The final registration deadline will be mid-July (exact date TBD). Acceptances and financial aid decisions for this cycle will be sent at the end of July.

Application Details:

We will share more details about the Application process in the coming weeks.

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An Urban Plunge student looks happily at the camera as they paint a mural.

An Urban Plunge student paints a tiger design onto the face of a young child.

Two Urban Plunge students help to hang an arch of balloons.

Two Urban Plunge students dance with a young child.

A group of Urban Plunge students in yellow shirts stand in a line with their arms raised above their heads.

An Urban Plunge student hands a bag of produce to a community member.

A group of Urban Plunge students sit on a grass lawn and smile together.

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