AIA Membership
Architecture & Design Professionals
An American Institute of Architects (AIA) membership* connects you to a global community of over 96,000 professionals, over 2,300 across New Jersey, who share your passion for architecture, design, and the built environment.
Which membership is right for you?
Which membership is right for you? Architect Member
AIA
Architect membership is open to architects licensed in the United States.
International Associate Member
International Assoc. AIA
Membership at the International Associate level is open to architects licensed outside the U.S., regardless of location. Architects licensed by a U.S. authority are not eligible.
Associate Member
Assoc. AIA
Membership at the Associate level is open to people with a professional degree in architecture, those working under an architect or enrolled in AXP, or faculty.
Associate New Graduate
Membership at the Associate New Graduate level is open to first-time AIA members who have recently graduated with a professional degree in architecture. It’s free for up to 18 months.
Not an architect & don’t qualify for associate membership?
AIA NJ offers an Allied Membership for professionals in all allied industries such as engineering, planners and construction professionals and more.
Member Updates & Changes
Need to update your contact information with AIA?
Update your AIA member profile with your preferred contact information to ensure you are subscribed to receive the maximum value for your membership.
Newly licensed architect?
Moving to or within New Jersey and need to change your local/state chapter
Interested in Emeritus membership?
Contact us and we will put you in touch with your local chapter to help determine your eligibility and issue the completion and delivery of the emerita/emeritus waiver form to AIA National for processing.
Membership Benefits
Take advantage of these benefits to connect, engage, and get ahead in your career.
Members find their deepest connection to AIA through their local and state chapters. AIA New Jersey’s over 2,300 members are also served and represented by six sections throughout the Garden State.
A variety of members-only volunteer opportunities at the local, state, and national chapters give you the chance to expand your network, stretch your skills, give back, share knowledge, and support your profession’s growth and development.
The AIA designation is recognized by clients, civic leaders, the public, and the AEC industry as an abiding commitment to professional excellence. Using it after your name signals that you follow the highest standards of architectural practice.
AIA diligently safeguards your profession and fights for architecture that does more by advocating at the federal, state, and local government levels for policies that advance the architect's role in the built environment, improve firms' business climate, thwart encroachment, and protect the public's health, safety, and welfare.
The purpose of the AIA Trust is to develop and offer insurance and benefit programs of the greatest possible value and to serve as a risk management resource for members and components of The American Institute of Architects.
Members also receive exclusive discounts on business and consumer products and services from FedEx, Hertz, Dell, and more.
Certificate programs, LU ǀ HSW courses, AXP hours, and more—AIA’s best-in-class CE is available through the national Conference on Architecture, AIAU, AIA New Jersey (link to the AIA NJ CALENDAR) and your local section, regional and national AIA events, an extensive network of AIA-approved CE providers, and more.
Exclusive savings on products and services, including AIA Contract Documents, MastersSpec®, AIAU, conferences and events, research, reports, and the AIA Store.
Contact Us
Address
414 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08611
Phone
(609) 393-5690
info@aia-nj.org