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Membership in the AIA is an investment in your future that extends your network to fellow professionals. When you join the AIA, you join at all 3 levels: National, State (AIA California), and Local Chapter (AIA Central Valley).

AIA members get exclusive access to resources, including free AIAU courses.

Once you determine your eligibility in the appropriate membership category below, you can become an AIA member by joining online at the National AIA website. Please contact us at your local chapter should you have any questions.

Dues are annual, based on your work or home address. Calculate your annual dues with the AIA Dues Estimator.

Upon joining or renewing online, eligible Architect, Associate, International Associate, and National Allied members, without regard to hardship, may enroll in the Dues Installment Program.

Membership Types

ARCHITECT MEMBERSHIP

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Individuals with an architectural license from a U.S. licensing authority are eligible for architect membership.

    ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

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    Associate membership is open to individuals who have a professional degree in architecture, work under the supervision of an architect, are enrolled in AXP, or are a faculty member in a university program in architecture.

      STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

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      Individuals who are currently enrolled in an architecture/design program at their college. Your membership is at the local level.

        LOCAL ALLIED MEMBERSHIP

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        Individuals who do not hold a degree in architecture, but share an interest in the built environment as a professional colleague or enthusiast, are eligible for Local Allied membership. Your membership is at the local level.

          NATIONAL ALLIED INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

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          Individuals who do not hold a degree in architecture, but share an interest in the built environment as a professional colleague or enthusiast, are eligible for National Allied membership. Your membership is at the national level.

            INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

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            Individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-U.S. licensing authority are eligible for International Associate membership.

              ASSOCIATE: NEW GRADUATE MEMBERSHIP (NAAB Degree Holders)

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              Individuals who have graduated with a professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited school may be eligible for up to 18 months free membership within 18 month of graduation.

                ASSOCIATE: NEW GRADUATE MEMBERSHIP (Non -NAAB Degree Holders)

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                Non-accredited degree holders or individuals enrolled in an AXP (formerly IDP) program working under an architect’s supervision eligibility may be eligible for up to 18 months free membership. See benefits for more details.

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                  Individuals who have moved and would like to transfer their membership from one chapter to another.

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