We encourage new students to consider the Leadership for Life Service program but we provide all students with several ways to get involved with service throughout their time at UIS.

Leadership for Life Service Program

The Leadership for Life Service Living Learning Community, also known as L4L, is a service and leadership community. Students admitted to L4Lhave the opportunity to live together, take a class together, and commit to doing service together.

The First Year

The Leadership for Life Service Wing, or L4L, is a vibrant community dedicated to service and leadership.. Members of L4L take a shared class, engage in collective service projects, and reside on the L4L floor. Participants focus on experiences in five core areas: Community Awareness, Youth and Education, Sustainability, Public Health, and Hunger and Homelessness. The program aims to create a supportive environment where students can embark on a lifelong journey of community involvement and fostering stronger leadership skills while living, learning, and serving together. Join us as we dig deep into pressing issues and leave a lasting legacy.

Beyond the First Year

UIS Students on Alternative Spring Break
UIS Students on Alternative Spring Break

After completing their first year, L4L members can apply for roles on the Leadership Team and as Committee Chairs for activities in key service areas. Leadership Team members collaborate with the Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center to guide the overall program, while Committee Chairs support first-year students in their specific areas throughout the year. These roles allow students to enhance their service experience and take on leadership positions among their peers.

How do I apply?

  1. Students planning to live on campus in Leadership for Life Housing, should complete a housing application and check the box for Leadership for Life (if you have already completed the housing application and didn’t check the L4L about next steps.
  2. If you are selected for the program you will be given permission to enroll in the Leadership for Life First Semester Course, IPL 202-Service Immersion. (This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the area of Engagement Experience.) Once registration for this course is complete, either at orientation or online, the University Housing Office will assign your room and will notify you of your assignment.