Frequently Asked Questions 

Do you have to major in Advertising to join AdClub?

• No. AdClub enjoys having students from a variety of disciplines.
• There is much to gain from the club even if you are not an advertising major.

How do you apply to join and how much are the dues?

• To apply, fill out an application and turn it, along with $50 dues, to an officer or adviser Bobbi Kay Lewis in 206 Paul Miller Building.

Where and when are the meetings held?

• The on-campus meetings are held throughout the semester in room 101 of the Paul Miller building (South of the Student Union).
• The Club hosts social and community service events at various locations.  In addition, AdClub sponsors field trips to agencies and student conferences.
• Please see our events page to find out where AdClub will be next.

AdClub is known for taking several trips each year. Are members expected to fund the trips themselves?

• For all trips, students pay a set price, which differs for each trip, and are given back a subsidy after they complete fundraising for the club.
• The New York trip is for class credit, so students must pay tuition.
• Payment for all other trips is paid to AdClub.

What are some different campaigns that AdClub participates in throughout the year?

• The club participates in the AAF-Houston Student Competition & Conference in November.
• The crown jewel of all AdClub activities includes American Advertising Federation's National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). The Oklahoma State NSAC team is chosen by application and interview process each September. The team is made up of about 15 students who work on a national campaign for eight months. Past clients include State Farm Insurance and JCPenney.
• In addition, AdClub has joined forces with the OSU chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America to launch a student-run strategic communications firm, Innovative State. Applications to work at the firm are accepted every August and January. The firm launched August 2011, and it is currently serving clients, including the City of Stillwater and the Stillocal campaign, OSU Foundation and OSU's Dance Marathon.

How do I apply for the AAF NSAC team?

• Applications are accepted in September by the adviser of the club, and applicants must go through an interview process to be considered for the team. You must be a paid member of the club to apply. For more information, contact the adviser: bobbikay.lewis@okstate.edu

Our Purpose

The OSU's Advertising Club is a regional and national award-winning pre-professional organization affiliated with the American Advertising Federation (AAF). It benefits students from all majors beyond the classroom and into the advertising industry. The club provides all students, regardless of major, with an opportunity to get their feet wet in the advertising and communications field at an affordable cost, as it does not involve taking a course to learn about the industries. It is beneficial for students, who are thinking about a career in communications but are unsure about if they will fit in.

1. Provide pertinent out-of-classroom advertising experiences.
   
2. Offer programs and activities, which bring members into contact with advertising practitioners.
   
3. Prepare members for acquiring jobs in advertising and communications.
   
4. Serve as a resource for members seeking internships and full-time employment. 
   
5. Recognize distinguished student and faculty achievements.
   

Our Mission

The mission of the Oklahoma State Advertising Club is to promote and foster interaction among students, faculty, alumni and professionals in the communications community. We strive to prepare students for a career in the advertising and communications industries by providing opportunities to exchange ideas, gain experience, network, and achieve excellence.