All first-time architect, associate, and international associate members who join and lapsed members (5 years or more) who rejoin the AIA between May 3, 2009, and June 12, 2010, receive a free registration to the AIA 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition free of charge.

Experience the best of membership at the AIA National Convention—network with peers, meet friends and colleagues, and expand your professional knowledge with quality continuing education courses.

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Joining Is Easy

Become an AIA member today. Joining is easy. Decide which membership category is appropriate for you and then join online using our new secure application process. Or, if you prefer, download the application, complete it, and send it to us.

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Choose Your Membership Category

Architect Member (AIA)

Individuals licensed to practice architecture in a U.S. state or territory.

Associate Member (Assoc. AIA)

Assoc. AIA is open to individuals who meet one of the following criteria:

• Recent graduate with a degree in architecture
• Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and working toward licensure
• Currently work under the supervision of an architect or hold a degree in architecture
• Faculty member in a university program in architecture

International Associate Member (Int'l Assoc. AIA)

Individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-U.S. licensing authority.

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.

Cornerstone Partner

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

*Offer is not transferable and is a one-time offer. Membership dues must be paid in full to receive complementary registration. Lapsed (4 years or less), national allied, and local allied or affiliate members and members whose status has changed from Assoc. AIA to AIA are not eligible for this offer.

Your Voice, Your AIA

When asked a simple question, “Why are you an AIA member?” we discovered that there are more than 86,000 possible answers. We invite you to hear a few and join our vibrant community of licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners in design.

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