Student Experiences
As a CCJ student, you are responsible for many things, and we have a wealth of resources for you to draw on here at UIS and in the . Please be sure to check out the materials on University Life and Arts & Community, for example: UIS Life and Volunteer and Civic Engagement.

Experiential Opportunities
Our majors participate in an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) through Internships and Prior ý (IPL). Many of our students take advantage of this opportunity to work with state agencies, training centers, local criminal justice, and social service agencies. Recent placements include:
- Illinois State Police
- Logan Correctional Center
- U.S. Marshall’s Office
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police
- Sojourn Shelter and Services for Battered Women
- Sangamon County Adult Probation
Criminal Justice Honor Society

UIS’s chapter of , recognizes academic excellence. Chapter members are involved in community service, advocacy work, educational efforts, and social events.