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

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