Renew your AIA Membership
Stay connected to the world's largest, most influential network of architecture professionals - renew your AIA membership for 2026.
Top 3 Membership Benefits
The AIA member designation
Recognized as a mark of excellence by clients and our industry, the AIA member designation extends your professional name and signals your influence in the world we design.
The AIA transcript
Your CE credits are automatically tracked whenever and wherever you take a course through AIAU, your local chapter, an AIA learning event, or one of thousands of AIA-approved CE providers. The AIA transcript is accepted by nearly all state licensing boards.
AIA Columbus
Build meaningful, in-person connections with your local design community—offering events, conferences, awards, and volunteer opportunities.
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membership dues
Architect Member (AIA)
Individuals licensed to practice architecture in a U.S. state or territory.
Associate Member (Associate AIA)
Assoc. AIA is open to individuals who meet one of the following criteria:
- Recent Graduate with a degree in architecture
- Enrolled in AXP
- Faculty member in a university program in architecture
International Associate Member (Int’l Assoc. AIA)
Individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-U.S. licensing authority.
Emeritus Member
Emeritus membership is open to AIA architect or associate members whose membership has been in good standing for 15 successive years and either:
- At least 70 years of age and retired from the profession of architecture
- Otherwise incapacitated and unable to work in the profession
- Waiver for age or membership requirements available. Contact the AIA Columbus office for more information.
Are you already a Member, but need to change your chapter, membership type, or need a dues waiver?
Associate to Architect Form
Waiver Application