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