Professional Organizations

Being part of a professional architecture association and participating in its events may be a great way to network. You can learn more about companies you might like to work for, and the connections you make can often open doors to the job market. Professional organizations can provide valuable resources in a job search. Some may even have career information or job openings posted right on their website.

Many professional organizations have reduced membership fees and conference rates for members who are still in college.

The following are some of the architecture-related professional organizations you may consider joining. This does not represent a comprehensive list of all the possible organizations available.

• American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  
• American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
  
• American Institute of Architects, Iowa (AIA Iowa)
  
• American Institute of Architects, Chicago
• American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers (AICAE)
• Boston Society of Architects (BSA)
  
• National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
• National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)