There are many reasons for becoming a student chapter of ACA. 1. Anybody with an interest in criminal justice, especially (but hardly excluding) corrections will find it a useful way to meet others with similar interests, develop resources for classes and future professional careers, and expand knowledge of the justice system. 2. Membership provides opporunities to attend workshops, prison tours, law enforcement facilities, and other locations related to the justice system. 3. The ACA holds two conferences each year, and encourages student attendance and participation at all levels, including the ACA Student Affairs Committee. This is where you meet people working in all areas of criminal justice, have an opportunity to learn of internships or career openings, and develop more skills about your interest area. 4. ACA membership also gives automatic membership in many state correctional associations through ACA's dual-membership benefit. 5. ACA-SAC encourages participation and local, regional, state and national professional conferences in addition to the conferences. Many of these activities occur with other student chapters in your region. 6. ACA-SAC sponsors awards, paper competitions, and other projects intended to recognize the hard work of students throughout. 7. Student chapters can sponsor speakers, parties, dinners, and other events to the members can become acquainted with others outside of classes. 8. It's fun. Students mingle with professionals, professors, and others in relaxed social settings to learn more about each other. 9. It's inexpensive. Currently, it's only $15 a year to join. 10. Faculty advisors from the chapters can network and share information with others chapters advisors for ideas for curriculum, online class interaction, and class content. 11. Students have the opportunity to learn more about all areas of criminal justice, find mentors, and be informed of job opportunities in their state.