There is a two-semester minimum membership. Members must have a minimum of 15 semester hours in criminal justice courses. Members must also be willing to attend six meetings each semester. The Xi Xi chapter offers leadership and group organizational experience. The chapter also provides a forum for guest speakers, organizes trips to the Illinois State Police Forensic Laboratory and Stateville Prison, and is involved in community service projects.
Members are also eligible for scholarships and internships.
Omega Zeta, the UIC chapter of Tri-Beta, was started in 1985 and invites applications from eligible undergraduate students. Tri-Beta is dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biology by extending the boundaries of human knowledge through participation in scientific research. Full membership is open to any student who has two years of credit in biology and a 4.00 grade point average. Associate membership is available to students who do not meet all of the qualifications for full membership. This national honorary society for business administration students was founded in 1913.