Join AIA as an Associate member
Discover the benefits of becoming an Associate member of AIA—the world’s largest, most influential network of architecture professionals.
Belong to a community that moves you forward
Your career in architecture is uniquely yours, and an AIA membership ensures you have the network, opportunities, and support to move forward. Whether you’re working toward licensure or on an alternative path, you’ll find your community here.
Our members agree—91% renew their membership year after year, outperforming the average association by 10%.
Membership at the Associate level is open to people with a professional degree in architecture, those enrolled in AXP or working under an architect, or faculty.
AIA membership benefits
With more than 100k members, our community has never been more connected or influential. Join AIA today and start taking advantage of year-round benefits to power your success.
- Use the trusted AIA member designation after your name—Assoc. AIA for Associate members.
- Access your local design community—and the resources that come with it—through AIA’s 200+ global chapters, the National Associates Committee, and the Young Architects Forum.
- Use the AIA transcript to report your AXP experience.
- Take advantage of career-advancing resources and the industry’s best continuing education to demonstrate your value, earn AXP experience, and be the best at what you do.
- Gain a devoted advocate that protects your professional interests through local, state, and federal advocacy.
- Get exclusive member-only discounts on products and events including AIA Contract Documents, the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, AIAU, AIA Women’s Leadership Summit, and the AIA Design Shop.
Join AIA and you'll only pay for the rest of 2025! Get full benefits right away and start making the most of your membership.
Stay connected to AIA’s 100,000+ member community. Renew your membership today.
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Tax deductible dues statement
For state and federal income tax purposes, payments to AIA and its components are generally deductible as trade or business expenses—except for the percentage spent on lobbying federal or state governments. Consult a tax professional to determine the appropriate tax treatment of your dues.
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