Recent Graduate
Jump-start your career with an AIA Recent Graduate membership. The AIA offers free membership for graduates of NAAB accredited and non-NAAB credited schools of architecture.
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Eligibility
Associates / New Graduates of NAAB Degree Programs:
Recently graduated with a NAAB-accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate professional degree in architecture within approximately the past 1-18 months.
Associates / 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 approximately the past 1-18 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:
More support
- Online continuing-education (CE) transcript
- Access to more than 20 AIA Seattle committees
- Advocacy work on behalf of the industry
- Signify that as an AIA member you adhere to a professional code of ethics
- Architectural Experience Program (AXP, formerly IDP), including help finding AXP coordinators and mentors
More knowledge
- Discounted attendance at AIA Seattle events, classes and forums
- Architect Registration Examination® (ARE) study resources and instruction to support you on the path to licensure
- In-office use of the AIA Seattle Architect Registration Examination® (ARE) Resource Library. **During COVID-19, these materials are available online.**
- Access to the Emerging Professional’s Companion, an online resource to earn IDP credit
- Access to the National Associates Committee (NAC) programs, activities and resources that ensure you have a strong voice within the AIA
More resources
- AIA Career Center assistance to find design experience and professional opportunities
- Access to AIA Seattle job board
- Exclusive resume postings
- AIA Advantage 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 Guide.
