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 their leadership skills in various campus organizations, collaborate with the Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center to support the Leadership for Life program or the Prairie Stars Service Trip, lead service projects, and engage in student government. These roles offer students the chance to broaden their service experience, take on leadership positions within their community, and become involved with local non-profits..

How do I apply?

  1. Students 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 contact the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center 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.)
  3. Once the admission process as listed above is complete, the University Housing Office will assign your room and notify you of your room assignment and roommate.