EMERGING PROFESSIONALS

7 Perks for Future Architects
  1. Free membership for new grads for up to 18 months, which may include free registration to the AIA Conference on Architecture.
  2. ARE resources, including free video tutorials and practice exams.
  3. AXP support through our extensive member network, 250+ AIA chapters, and Emerge by AIAU, which offers free, expert-led online video courses that count toward AXP hours
  4. A free transcript to track AXP and CE hours, accepted by NCARB and most state licensing boards
  5. Hundreds of job postings through the AIA Career Center, the industry’s premier job board
  6. Access to an extensive global network of more than 90,000 architects and design professionals, plus a local peer network through AIA chapters
  7. Inspiration and thought leadership through member publications, including AIA Architect and ARCHITECT Magazine
The Young Architects Forum addresses issues of particular importance to recently licensed architects, providing resources on leadership, mentorship and fellowship useful to those launching their careers.
The National Associates Committee is dedicated to representing and advocating for AIA’s associate members in AIA’s national, regional, state and local chapters. Associate members automatically become part of the AIA KnowledgeNet community.
  • ENGAGE by becoming agents of change
  • INNOVATE by challenging the status quo
  • CONNECT by representing our diverse membership
  • LEAD by example, promoting mentorship, fellowship, licensure, advocacy, and service