Recent Graduate

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

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Eligibility

New Graduates of NAAB Degree 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.

OR

• 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 Professional Support

• Online continuing-education (CE) transcript via Career Center
• Architect Registration Examination® (ARE) study resources and instruction to support you on the path to licensure
• Access to the Emerging Professional’s Companion, an online resource to earn IDP credit
• 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 Advantage discounts on products and services such as shipping, 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.