Dear SAA Student,
Welcome to the School of Advertising Art!
Kettering provides a safe environment for college life, work, and play. About 70% of saa students move to Kettering while others commute from their hometown. Listed in this guide are preferred area apartment communities with suggested options for student housing compiled by SAA students. More apartment information, virtual tours, and photos, may also be found at:
Our goal is to provide you with all the necessary information to help make your move to Kettering
safe and enjoyable. If you have any questions about apartments and/or roommates, please do not hesitate to contact me at 877-300-9866 oremail.
Best wishes,
Abbie Heaney
Housing Coordinator
School of Advertising Art
saa.edu
Notice: This guide is intended as a reference only. While the School of Advertising Art assists enrolled students who are seeking housing, roommates, and rideshare partners,
SAA does not assist with applying for residency at any apartment or rental. Each apartment has the right to accept or deny your application.
The Commons at Kettering
4427 Wilmington Pike
Kettering, OH 45440
937-438-3620
Located a half mile from campus, this small student-friendly apartment community is within walking distance to SAA. Amenities include a courtyard pool, clubhouse, and laundry facilities.
Office hours: Monday–Friday 9–6 and Saturday 10–5
Discounts available for SAA students.
Fox Hunt Apartments
2095 Valley Greene Drive
Kettering, OH 45440
937-434-7242
Located a mile and a half from campus, this popular apartment community offers several floor plans and lively clubhouse events.Amenities include three swimming pools, three clubhouses, garages and carports, a fitness center, and laundry facilities.
Office hours: Monday–Friday 9–5 and Saturday 10–2
Ask about move-in specials available for SAA students.
Georgetown of Kettering
4889 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429
937-434-2201
Located a mile and a half from campus, this upscale apartment community features apartments and townhomes. Amenities include an outdoor pool, private cabanas, carports, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Office hours: Monday–Friday 9–5 and Saturday 10–5
Discounts available for SAA students.
Chatham Village
5035 Harwich Court
Kettering, OH 45440
937-434-9482
Located less than a mile from campus, this quiet family-friendlyapartment community offers a pool, clubhouse, laundry facilities, fitness center, and access to a bike trail that runs adjacent to SAA.
Office hours: Monday–Friday 8:30–5:30 and Saturday 9:30–5
Discounts available for SAA students
SAA is not responsible or accountable for apartments, rentals, roommates, or properties
average rental costs
These numbers are intended for use as a reference only and represent the average that saa students paid for rent in 2013-14:
1 Bedroom 1 Person Paying Rent$550 per month
2 Bedroom2 People Paying Rent$350 per month/ per student
3 Bedroom3 People Paying Rent$250-300 per month/ per student
Please note that these numbers are rent only and will vary by apartment/rental unit and amenities offered.
When planning your budget, don’t forget to include gas/electric, phone, cable/satellite, internet connection, groceries, and travel/gasoline.
It is recommended that you call to inquire about apartment specials, 10-month leases, apartment availability, and pet policies to narrow down your options and decide which communities you will visit.
roommate questionnaire
Please fill out the following if you are in need of a roommate. This information will be added to a master list, and it will be shared only enrolled students who are also searching for a roommate.
Mail completed questionnaire to: SAA; 1725 E. David Road; Kettering, OH 45440
or scan to:
Name: ______Age [at fall start date]: ______
High School/Career Center ______
City of Residence: ______State: ______
Email Address: ______
Home Phone: (______)______
Cell Phone: (______)______
How do you feel about having pets in your apartment?
___ Yes, pets are fine.
___ No, thanks.
Do you prefer a smoking or a non-smoking roommate?
___ Smoking
___ Non-smoking
___ No preference
Please check which best describes you:
___ Vocal, outgoing
___ Quiet, keep to myself
___ A little of both
Socially, which best fits you?
___ Where’s the party this weekend?
___ Responsibility first, party second.
Which best describes your sleeping habits?
___ Early to bed, early to rise.
___ I am a night person.
My bedroom could best be described as:
___ I need a maid!
___ I know where everything is!
I prefer:
___ A female roommate
___ A male roommate
___ No preference
I am looking for:
___ One roommate
___ Two roommates
___ Other [explain]______
Say something about yourself and the type of roommate(s) you are searching for:
rideshare questionnaire
Please fill out this form if you are interested in Rideshare. This information will be added to a master list, and it will be shared with other enrolled students who are also considering commuting.
Mail completed questionnaire to: SAA; 1725 E. David Road; Kettering, OH 45440
or scan to:
Name: ______
High School/Career Center ______
City of Residence: ______State: ______
Email address:______
Home Phone: (______)______
Cell Phone: (______)______
By signing below you agree to the following:
I understand that the School of Advertising Art is not responsible for transportation to and from SAA. Should my rideshare transportation suffer any accident or lateness, I understand that it will be my rideshare group’s responsibility. I agree to not hold the School of Advertising Art liable for any accidents, injuries, or tardiness.
*Student Signature: ______Date: ______
Print Student Name: ______
*Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______
Print Parent/Guardian Name: ______
*Both student and parent signatures are required.
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