student medical insurance
Students who do not have medical insurance coverage have many options available to them. They can choose to use a private insurance carrier or go through the American College Student Association [ACSA] for medical insurance needs while attending college. Click here to view ACSA insurance options.
Please note that saa does not offer coverage to students and is in no way responsible, does not endorse, and is not liable for anything whatsoever in regard to student insurance.student senate
Student Senate representatives from both Year One and Year Two are elected by the student body to serve on this board. One member will be elected from each Art Group for a total of eight Student Senate representatives.
Student Senate meets every other week during lunch. Issues addressed include everything from satisfaction/dissatisfaction with courses, projects, supplies, events, etc. to working on ways to get the students more involved with each other and the community. This group also maintains a suggestion box in the library and helps to plan student events, such as the Halloween Party and Holiday Parties.
In the past, Student Senate has also held charity fundraisers, fundraisers for the college to buy equipment for the students’ enjoyment, and published student newsletters/newspapers.
counseling services
saa is concerned with the whole student, not just the student’s artistic abilities. At saa, we are aware that life issues can impact a student’s performance in school and a student may need assistance with coping skills, relationship issues, or other personal problems. saa offers brief professional counseling [one to six sessions] to any student who requests it, free of charge.
Linda Potter is independently licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Students may make an appointment to see Linda by telling the saa Secretary that they would like to see her. Students are excused from class to see Linda, and it does not count against their attendance.
Examples of issues students may wish to address include: stress management, depression, anxiety, family problems, roommate problems, dating/relationship problems, substance abuse problems, and all other general mental health issues. Please refer to the saa Catalog for Professional Disclosure Statement.
For more information about Counseling Services at saa, please contact Linda Potter at 877 300 9866 x 103.
YMCA activities pass
All full-time saa students enjoy an activites pass to the Dayton South YMCA. Located only four blocks from saa, students are able to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities such as weightlifting, cardio, intramural athletics, and swimming.
Pass is valid September 1 of the year the student is to begin classes through August 31 of the following summer. Students must maintain passing grades to use their activites pass. The YMCA activities pass is valid only at the Dayton South branch located at 4545 Marshall Road, Kettering. For more information about the YMCA, visit www.ymcaonline.org.
student housing
The school of advertising art works with more than 30 area apartment/rental communities to assist you with the best options for student housing. Whether you want to spend a little on an economy studio apartment, or splurge for luxury accommodations, we can help point you in the right direction. Many of the charming area communities offer specials to saa students.
saa prepares for students an Apartment Information Packet each year that lists some of the highly recommended apartments students have recently resided in, including a general map of the area, phone numbers of the apartment communities, and a Roommate Questionnaire.
A one bedroom apartment averages about $490 per month in rent. With one roommate, a two-bedroom apartment will cost each student about $300 per month in rent. Keep in mind you will also have additional bills, such as gas/electric, phone, cable, water/sewer, or others. Some apartments may cover some or all of these expenses. These figures are averages of the amount saa students spent during the recent school year.Please note that these numbers will vary by apartment and amenitites offered.
saa does not provide or guarantee housing.
roommates/carpooling
We all want to save some green, right? Of course! To help you potentially save hundreds of dollars each month, saa gives you the option of participating in the Roommate and/or Rideshare Lists. Stop by the Student Services Office to receive your questionnaire. The Roommate Questionnaire asks for information about your lifestyle habits, like if you are a morning person, love to keep your house spotless, enjoy the occasional party, and your current taste in music.
Both Questionnaires ask for limited personal information, such as your phone number and hometown, which will be shared with others looking for a roommate or someone to carpool with. This information will be compiled and only those who submit their completed questionnaires by the specified date will receive the results — usually mailed to interested students in the first week of June. Please note that saa does not pair up roommates or carpooling groups. In the event that a carpool or roommate group is late to class, the school of advertising art Attendance Policy is still in effect for that group.
Download Roommate Questionnaire
Download Carpool Questionnaire
For more information or to request an Apartment Information Packet, please contact Tracy Gardner at 877 300 9866 x 106.
student events and parties
- Fall Picnic
- Halloween Party
- Winter Holiday Bowling Party
Get in on the action! Request more information about saa at 877 300 9866.
local clubs and organizations
saa encourages all students to become more involved in the marketing & communications industry by joining or interacting with different professional organizations. Many opportunities will be presented to you as a student at saa.
Here are a few organizations we recommend:
- Greater Dayton Advertising Association [GDAA]
- Columbus Society of Communicating Arts [CSCA]
- American Institute of Graphic Arts [AIGA]
Contact Joanie Spain, Director of Public Relations and Career Services for more information at 877 300 9866 x 110.
area attractions
saa is located near a variety of shopping malls, restaurants, parks and more. Some of the popular attractions include Paramount’s Kings Island, the new urban-style skate park in Kettering, and the Greene.
Learn more about the area by visiting one of the following websites: