Recent Graduate

Jump-start your career with an AIA Recent Graduate membership. AIA offers free membership for recent graduates.

Eligibility

New Graduates of NAAB Programs:

Recently graduated with a NAAB-accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate professional degree in architecture within the past 18 months.

New Graduates of Non-NAAB Degree Programs:

Currently work under the supervision of an architect in a professional or technical capacity directly related to the practice of architecture, and
Recently graduated with a non-NAAB Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree within the past 18 months.

Currently work under the supervision of an architect in a professional or technical capacity directly related to the practice of architecture, and
Currently enrolled or participating in circumstances recognized by licensing authorities as constituting credit towards architectural licensure.

Member Benefits Include:

Education and Support

Online continuing-education (CE) transcript via AIA National’s Career Growth Center
Architect Registration Examination® (ARE) study resources and instruction to support you on the path to licensure
Architectural Experience Program (AXP, formerly IDP), including help finding AXP coordinators and mentors
AIA Career Center assistance to find design experience and professional opportunities
Access to AIA Seattle job board
Exclusive resume postings
Signify that as an AIA member you adhere to a professional code of ethics

Community

Access to more than 20 AIA Seattle committees
Discounted attendance at AIA Seattle events, classes and forums
Advocacy work on behalf of the industry and climate, housing, and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)
Access to the National Associates Committee (NAC) programs, activities and resources that ensure you have a strong voice within the AIA
Leadership Opportunities within AIA Seattle

Additional Benefits

AIA National discounts on products and services such as shipping, credit cards, technology and more
Submittal discount for AIA Seattle’s Honor Awards for Washington Architecture

Explore AIA National’s Member Benefits including the Career Center for access to your transcripts and national educational and job opportunities.

If you require support to secure recent graduate membership, contact Olivia Weninger.

Why Join AIA?

AIA is a three-tiered member organization for architects with benefits and dues at the national, state and local levels. Visit AIA National to renew or join.

Education

AIA members receive a 50-70% discount on over 50 AIA Seattle learning opportunities each year that meet Washington State’s requirements for continuing education. There is no better place for architects to earn professional development hours.

Community

With more than 2,800 local members, AIA Seattle is a community of architecture, engineering, construction, and allied professionals who engage in connection and networking through high energy in-person events and engaging virtual opportunities.

Advocacy

As a member of AIA Seattle, you are an individual contributor to the collective voice of AIA with policymakers to further the profession and champion the design of thriving, livable communities. Your membership supports engagement to elevate public awareness of how design impacts lives and livelihoods.