MEMBERSHIP TYPES

WHY JOIN?

AIA membership connects you to over 94,000 professionals who share your passion for architecture

The AIA is committed to developing and sharing what you need for your chosen path.

Find out which membership type is the right one for you and understand how you will benefit from being a member.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

NOT AN ARCHITECT?

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ARCHITECT MEMBER

Architect membership is open to individuals with an architectural license from a US licensing authority.
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Associate membership is open to individuals who have a professional degree in architecture, work under the supervision of an architect, are enrolled in AXP, or are a faculty member in a university program in architecture.

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ASSOCIATE - NEW GRADUATE MEMBERSHIP

Individuals who have graduated with a professional degree in architecture from an accredited school may be eligible for up to 18 months free membership upon graduation.

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATE

Individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-US licensing authority are eligible for International Associate membership.

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INDIVIDUAL ALLIED MEMBERSHIP

WHO

Someone in a related profession and/or trade, but not holding an architectural degree nor on track for licensure. Individual allied members may include engineers, planners, landscape architects, sculptors, muralists, artists, and others in government, education, journalism, manufacturing, industry and/or other fields allied to architecture.

WHAT

The purpose of an allied membership is to develop long term professional relations and promote communication between the architectural community and allied industries.