Emerging Professional Membership

Designed for early-career individuals who want to stay connected to the architecture community while easing into the full cost of AIA membership. This affordable $100 annual membership bridges the gap between free student membership and full AIA dues.

Annual Fee: $100
Eligibility: Available for up to 3 years. Open to individuals who live and/or work in the East Bay (Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, or Solano counties). Licensed architects are not eligible.

Important: This is a local AIA East Bay membership only. It does not include National or State AIA membership.
If you are currently paying AIA dues through National, you must either ignore renewal reminders from AIA National or contact them directly to cancel your membership. You can easily restart National AIA membership at any time.

Emerging Professional members receive the same local benefits as our Associate and Architect members, including:

• Member pricing for AIA East Bay’s full calendar of events, programs, and networking opportunities

• Invitations to join committees and knowledge  communities  and shape the future of our local architecture community

• Support resources like our PrepARE test prep program

• Connections to local leaders and firms who are hiring and mentoring

While this membership does not provide an AIA member number or discounts from AIA National or AIA California (e.g., conference pricing or continuing education access), it offers a strong foundation of local support as you grow your career. You can stay in this membership tier for up to three years before moving to full AIA membership when you’re ready.