Urban Plunge
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Urban Plunge 2025
Thursday, August 21 - Saturday, August 23
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 Monday, June 23, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Daylight Time). Acceptances and financial aid decisions for this cycle will be sent in early July.
The final registration deadline is Monday, July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Daylight Time). Acceptances and financial aid decisions for this cycle will be sent at the end of July.
Application Details:
The Application will take about 25 minutes to complete. In addition to sharing some biographical information, there are three short answer questions you will be responding to.
Here are the questions for your reference:
Question 1: Why are you interested in being a part of the Urban Plunge? (approximately 150 words)
Question 2: What does social justice mean to you? How will your understanding of it influence the way you approach and engage with your experience during Urban Plunge and your time at Fordham? (approximately 250 words)
Question 3: Please explain a time in your life when you had to demonstrate your ability to empathize, work with, or understand individuals who may have a different background or value system than you do. (approximately 250 words)
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