Join the AIA

Become a member of the American Institute of Architects

Become an AIA member and instantly expand your support network by almost 80,000 colleagues—a valuable professional resource to draw upon, and a powerful, collective voice to advocate for a stronger economic climate for architects nationwide.

AIA membership is an essential investment in your own future at every stage of your career.

Membership Categories

Architect Member (AIA)
Individuals with an architectural license from a U.S. licensing authority are eligible for Architect membership.

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Associate Member (Assoc. AIA)
Associate AIA membership is open to individuals who meet one of the following criteria:

• Professional degree in architecture (recent graduate information)

• Currently work under the supervision of an architect

• Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and working toward licensure

• Faculty member in a university program in architecture

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International Associate Member (Int'l Assoc. AIA)
Individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-U.S. licensing authority are eligible for International Associate membership.

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National Allied Individual Member
Individuals who do not hold a degree in architecture but share a special interest in the built environment as a professional colleague or enthusiast.

Allied membership is at the National level only. For local and state membership information, please contact your closest local or state component.

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Cornerstone Partner
A special partnership is available for those companies that are either a building product manufacturer, service provider to architects, or trade association.

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*Offer is valid only for first-time new architect, associate, and international associate members who join; and lapsed members (five years or more) who rejoin the AIA between May 20, 2012, and June 22, 2013. Lapsed (four years or less), local, and national allied or affiliate members, and associate members who upgrade membership to architect are not eligible for this offer. This offer is not transferable and is a one-time offer. This offer is not related to any other local or state AIA component recruitment, dues, or assessment requirements. Membership dues must be paid in full to receive convention registration.

Member Benefits

Learn more about AIA
member benefits and
resources.

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benefits and resources guide.

Membership Promotions

Free Convention Registration
New members receive
complimentary registration
for the 2013 AIA National
Convention and Design
Exposition in Denver, June
20–22.*

New Graduates Receive Free
AIA Membership for Up to 18
Months
Graduates of accredited
schools of architecture receive
complimentary membership
with the AIA at the Associate
level for up to 18 months after
graduation. [more]

The Value of AIA
Membership

AIA members discuss the
value of networking
opportunities available
through AIA membership.

Dues Installment Program

New AIA members are
eligible to participate in the
2013 Dues Installment
Program.

Enroll in the program during
your application process, and
pay your membership dues in
up to six monthly install-
ments. 2013 membership dues
must be paid in full by June
30, 2013. (Program
enrollment ends on
April 30, 2013.) [more]

Contact Us

Telephone:
800-242-3837, option 2

E-mail:
infocentral@aia.org