Recent Graduate

Jump-start your career with an AIA Recent Graduate membership. The AIA offers free membership for graduates of NAAB accredited and non-NAAB credited schools of architecture.

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ELIGIBILITY

ASSOCIATES / NEW GRADUATES OF NAAB DEGREE PROGRAMS:

• Recently graduated with a NAAB-accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate professional degree in architecture within approximately the past 1-18 months.

ASSOCIATES / NEW GRADUATES OF NON-NAAB DEGREE PROGRAMS:

• Currently work under the supervision of an architect in a professional or technical capacity directly related to the practice of architecture, and
• Recently graduated with a non-NAAB Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree within approximately the past 1-18 months.

OR

• Currently work under the supervision of an architect in a professional or technical capacity directly related to the practice of architecture, and
• Currently enrolled or participating in circumstances recognized by licensing authorities as constituting credit towards architectural licensure.

MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

MORE SUPPORT

• Online continuing-education (CE) transcript
• Access to AIA East Bay committees & knowledge communities
• Advocacy work on behalf of the industry
• Signify that as an AIA member you adhere to a professional code of ethics
• Architectural Experience Program (AXP, formerly IDP), including help finding AXP coordinators and mentors

MORE KNOWLEDGE

• AIA East Bay annually hosts over 50 continuing education offerings
• Discounted attendance at AIA East Bay events, classes and forums
• Architect Registration Examination® (ARE) study resources and instruction to support you on the path to licensure
• In-office use of the AIA East Bay Architect Registration Examination® (ARE) Resource Library

MORE RESOURCES

• AIA Career Center assistance to find design experience and professional opportunities
• Access to East Bay job board
• Exclusive resume postings
• Explore AIA National’s Member Benefits Guide.