The Student Affiliate Division of the American Dairy Science Association consists of Student Affiliate chapters across the country. The chapters are local clubs organized at colleges and universities offering courses that pertain to the production of dairy cattle and dairy foods. Both undergraduate and graduate members of approved Student Affiliate chapters may participate in the affairs and activities of the Student Affiliate Division. The Student Affiliate Division conducts its national activities at the ADSA Annual Meeting. Two business meetings are held to conduct the Student Affiliate Division business and to elect officers.
Members also hold several informal sessions to discuss local club activities and membership.
In addition, Student Affiliate members may attend the ADSA sessions of their choice. Before the national meeting, each active chapter submits an annual written report. The report, which contains information about chapter membership, activities, and finances, is part of the material evaluated in the Outstanding Chapter Contest. Each chapter highlights its year's activities at the national meeting through a display of photographs or slides. This display and either a scrapbook or annual publication is included in the chapter evaluation.