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Commonly Asked Questions
How much are the dues?
How much are shirts?
When do you meet?
How do you communicate?
How do I join Slack?
Where do you meet?
What time do you meet?
How do I even join?
How do I get involved?
Who is your advisor?
Whom do I contact if I have urgent questions or concerns?
What do my dues go towards?
How do I pay for dues?
What networking opportunities do you have?
Why do you use Slack?
Do I have to be an advertising major to join?
Can I join in the middle of the semester?
Do I need experience to apply for director or assistant director positions?
What types of positions are available?
What happens at GBMs (general body meetings)?
What happens at director meetings?
What kind of socials do you host?
Do you offer portfolio help?
Do you travel to agencies?
How many members are in Ad Society?
Do members get priority for trips or events?
What if I can’t make every meeting?
Is there a dress code for events or GBMs?
Can alumni participate?
$60 per year, $30 per semester.
$10.
Every other Thursday for regular members and every Thursday for directors and assistant directors, unless an event is canceled.
We use Slack and Instagram.
Send us your UFL email via Instagram DMs or email.
Gannett Auditorium or the AHA Lab — this will be specified in event details.
5–6 PM.
To be a member, you must pay dues unless you only plan to attend one or two social events. If you are consistently attending socials and events, you will be asked to pay dues.
As members graduate and move on, positions open at the beginning of each semester and become available for application.
Dan Windels.
Contact the president at the time via email or Slack message.
Dues go toward food at GBMs, socials, and fun events.
Via PayPal to @ufadsociety, and you must send it via Friends and Family. If you send via Goods and Services, you will be asked to cancel and resend.
We offer speaker events and close connections with Ad Council, a group of professionals associated with UF who are respected in their field.
We use Slack because it is the industry standard. Knowing how to use the platform will set you up for success once you land an internship or job.
No! Students from all majors are welcome as long as they’re interested in advertising, media, strategy, design, or related fields.
Yes. You can join at any time, but dues remain the same regardless of when you join.
Experience helps, but it is not required. We value passion, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
Positions vary each semester and include roles in creative, strategy, media, PR, social, design, events, membership, and operations.
We host workshops, speakers, agency-style activities, portfolio help, brand challenges, and more. Each GBM has a theme or focus.
Directors and assistant directors meet weekly to plan events, coordinate communications, work on club projects, and support the club’s operations.
Past socials have included game nights, crafting events, study sessions, agency-style challenges, and community-building events.
Yes. Through workshops, peer review, and director guidance, members receive support in building competitive advertising portfolios.
Yes. We organize trips to agencies in Orlando, Miami, Tampa, and other cities, depending on the semester.
Membership varies each year, typically ranging from 80–120+ engaged students.
Yes. Paid members receive priority registration for trips, workshops, and limited-capacity events.
Attendance is flexible. There is no penalty if you miss meetings — we encourage you to participate when you can.
Regular meetings are casual. Events with guest speakers, agency visits, or professional networking often require business casual attire.
Yes! Alumni frequently return as speakers, mentors, or agency representatives.
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