UIS is a great place to be a student, especially in the Honors program.
But
don't just take our word for it - check out the
Admission Requirements and
read the comments below from current students in
the CAP Program. And
meet our student bloggers!
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Daniel McCarthy:
"I
chose the UIS Capital Scholars program because I wanted a small
environment where I could connect on a personal level with not only my
peers but also with my faculty."
Sophomore
Capital Scholar
Queer
Straight Alliance Chair
Housing Residents Council Secretary
Housing Residents Council Treasurer
Educational Technology Lab Consultant
Peer Mentor - Cap Specific Program
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Jeffrey S. Isbell:
"UIS was the perfect choice for me! I knew that I wanted to major in Political Science so I figured why not study this in the State’s Capital! The CAP program is top-notch. I am glad that I chose UIS; you’ll be glad too!"
Interclub Council Board
Student Government Association
Service-Oriented Crew
College Republicans
Society of Conservative Students
Model United Nations
Two-West Service Learning Wing
Forensics Team
M3C Stars Fellowship
Illinois Board of Higher Education-Student Advisory Committee
French Club
I also work full-time on a Gubernatorial Campaign as the Statewide Youth Director, which I credit to attending UIS.