Resources for Associate AIA Members

Licensure Support

Study Material Lending Library

AIA Chapter Study Groups
Obtaining your license is a big step in your career and gives you a competitive edge and the power to create your own future. We’re here to support you every step of the way.​
AIA Delaware members may borrow the Brightwood v5.0 ARE Study Materials (study guide and flash cards) one practice area at a time, free.
Check out these virtual resources:

Supportive ARE Exam Prep

AIA Delaware has partnered with PrepARE to bring you top-quality ARE test prep at a discount or free! 
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Developed by AIA East Bay, PrepARE
makes studying for the ARE more accessible, with resources designed by architects who have been in your shoes.​​
Looking to commit but need support?
AIA Delaware has a license which we can provide to our members free while they are studying for an exam. 

​If you are interested having access to the free license, or a discount on your own license, contact our Executive Director.​
FREE resources from PrepARE (no subscription needed):

Associate AIA Member Group

Visit the AIA NAC Community Hub to connect with other Associate AIA members on the path to licensure.
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Contact Delaware's NAC
​State/Territory Representative
Christine Olshan, Associate AIA

NAC News

Learn about NAC's work

10 Study Tips & Tricks

A Guide for Emerging Professionals
By Christine Olshan, Associate AIA
If you are just starting your journey on the road to licensure, then you already know that it can seem stressful, discouraging, and possibly intimidating to take the leap of not knowing what will be the outcome. Continue reading the guide

Resources

Architects Foundation Scholarships

We believe in using the power of design to solve problems, transform lives, and create a better world.  
  • ​Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship
    (applications open in June) 
    This scholarship covers the full cost of the Architect Registration Exam and provides study materials for emerging professionals working toward their architecture license.

Emerging Professional Grant
​to the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design

This grant provides emerging professionals an opportunity to attend the annual conference and gain access to career resources, the latest trends in the building industry, networking opportunities, and potential employment opportunities.

Sho-Ping Chin Women’s Leadership Summit Grant

In honor of Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA, the Architects Foundation offers a grant opportunity for recipients to attend the AIA Women’s Leadership Summit. 

Find Someone to Guide You

Connect with AIA's Mentorship Programs
Having a mentor can significantly accelerate personal and professional growth. As a mentee, you gain access to knowledge, skills, and guidance that support performance, decision-making, and career advancement.
Explore AIA opportunities to become a mentee and build your confidence, expand your professional network, and gain support for navigating challenges. ​

Your Title Before Licensure

The Short Answer
Delaware's architecture law allows individuals currently employed under the responsible control of a Licensed Architect who also maintain a NCARB record to use the title  "ARCHITECTURAL INTERN" or "INTERN ARCHITECT" in conjunction with the person's current employment. 
Certain titles are allowed by the State
​of Delaware; however, "Architectural Associate" is not one of them.

Learn more about titling in Delaware