Why Join AIA?

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When you become an AIA member, you instantly expand your support network by more than 94,000 colleagues across the nation. As an AIA member, you automatically receive membership at the National, State, and Local Chapter level, allowing you to gain from the most valuable professional resources available.


Membership Levels

  • Architect

    Eligibility
    Individuals with an architectural license from a U.S. licensing authority are eligible for architect membership.

  • Associate

    Eligibility
    Associate membership is open to individuals who meet one of the following criteria: professional degree in architecture; currently work under the supervision of an architect; currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and working toward licensure; or faculty member in a university program in architecture.

  • Associate: New Graduate

    Eligibility
    AIA National offers two membership paths for both recent NAAB and non-NAAB graduates.

  • Associate: International

    Eligibility
    Individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-U.S. licensing authority are eligible for International Associate membership.