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Socially Just Seawolves

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What is the Socially Just Seawolves Living Community?

Purpose

The Socially Just Seawolves pays homage to the legacy of Harriet Tubman. Students will be able to explore social justice issues and begin the work towards equity as engaged citizens on both local and global levels. There will be practical service-learning projects focused on food disparities, social justice, and community engagement. Students will have the added value of building relationships with faculty/staff and the greater Stony Brook community. 

Program Overview and Requirements

Overview

Socially Just Seawolves is an academic year-long commitment, and students will be enrolled in an EXP+ credit course. After their first year there is a possible extension of a second year. Participants in the program receive a housing waiver that reduces the cost of a room in Tubman Hall to the rate of a double room. Additionally, the Fall Break Off-Campus Trip is included at no additional cost.

Requirements

  • Attend Orientation prior to the start of the Fall Semester
  • Commit to 1 hour a week for community dialogues, programs, and/or other forms of engagement
  • Actively engage in class
  • Attend the Fall Break Off-Campus Trip (this is covered within your housing cost)
  • Attend the Socially Just Seawolves review reception
  • Remain in good conduct standing
  • Live in the designated community spaces

Applying for the Socially Just Seawolves

For the 2025-2026 academic year, the application for the Socially Just Seawolves is included in the overall Returning Resident Room Selection application.

This is a pilot program and is limited to 21 residents and will only allow individual room selection in the process. To be considered eligible for the program, you must be a rising junior (i.e., someone with earned credits combined with spring enrollment to be in the range of 57-75 credits). Residents in their first year who meet the credit requirements are not eligible for this program and should consider the Second Year Living Community.

  • The application deadline is March 6, 2025 by 4 PM.
  • There is not currently a late application process for SJS.
  • Applicants will be notified no later than March 24, 2025 if they are admitted into the community.