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Membership Categories
Whether you are an Architect, Intern, Designer, or Engineer, you are invited to join The American Institute of Architects in one of these categories:

Architect Member (AIA)
I am licensed to practice architecture in United States or Territory.

            Download  Architect Member Application (PDF Document)

International Associate Member (Int'l Assoc. AIA)

Open to individuals licensed in other countries, but not licensed to practice architecture in the United States.

             Download  International Associate Member Application (PDF Document)

Associate Member (Assoc. AIA)
Open to individuals who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• I am an intern participating in career responsibilities and working toward licensure

• I work under the supervision of an architect

• I hold a degree in architecture

• I am a faculty member in a university program in architecture

• Are you a recent graduate? Those with architectural degrees can receive up to 18 months' complimentary Associate membership. Click here for the application. (Complimentary membership applies for 18 months after graduation.)

                 Download Associate Member Application (Word Document)

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

       Download Allied Individual Member Application (PDF Document)     

Emeritus
I have been a member of the AIA for 15 successive years and I am either 65 years of age or incapacitated and retired.

       Download Emeritus Application (PDF)

       (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat )

Student Member

For full-time architecture students at Bay Area schools.

       Download Student Member Application (Word Document)

Upgrade Your Membership
For members who have recently become licensed architects and would like to change their membership status from Assoc. AIA to AIA.

       Download Membership Upgrade Application (PDF)

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