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.
If you require support to secure recent graduate membership, contact camillan@aiaseattle.org.
