AIA Membership involves a three-tiered membership system, with dues allocated and services provided at the local, state, and national levels. Dues are prorated on a quarterly basis throughout the year. To review the dues structure of all AIA San Diego membership levels, click here for the 2010 Dues Rates Sheet. Please direct any questions to info@aiasandiego.org.

Renew Your AIA Membership 

by Mail, Fax, or Phone

Your renewal invoice is available online at www.aia.org/renew.

Print the invoice and mail it with your payment to:
The American Institute of Architects
c/o P.O. Box 64185
Baltimore, MD 21264-4185 

Fax the invoice with credit card payment information to 202-626-7547

Call 800-242-3837 to give payment information to an AIA representative.

Membership Dues

Contact Stacey Webb, 619-232-0109, or AIA Information Central, 800-242-3837, to determine your state and local dues. 

Questions?

Contact AIA San Diego at 619-232-0109 or by e-mail at info@aiasandiego.org.

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HAS YOUR MEMBERSHIP LAPSED? 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REINSTATE YOUR AIA MEMBERSHIP

CONTACT STACEY WEBB at info@aiasandiego.org or CALL (619) 232-0109,

TO DISCUSS THE RENEWAL PROCESS.

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AIA Architect Membership

Eligibility: Individuals currently licensed to practice architecture in a US state or territory. (Proof of licensure required for submittal with application.)

New Architect Member Dues Rates (INTRODUCTORY OFFER FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY)

Did you know that if you are joining as a NEW MEMBER after July 1, 2010 that you not only get a GREAT INTRODUCTORY OFFER for your first year of membership, but you ALSO receive a PRORATED 50% DISCOUNT off of the below amount?

$119.00 - AIA San Diego
$99.00 - AIA California Council (AIACC)
$244.00 - AIA National ........................................................................$462.00 TOTAL

Download the Architect Application.

If you would like to UPGRADE your membership to an AIA Architect Membership, review and complete the Membership Upgrade Form.

If you are a RETURNING Architect Member, see the 2010 Dues Rates Sheet to estimate your dues payment which is based on the number of years you have been a member.  Contact Stacey Webb, Membership Coordinator, AIA San Diego, for more information. 

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AIA Associate Membership

Eligibility: Individuals not licensed to practice architecture, but meeting one (or more) of the following conditions:
* Hold a professional degree in architecture;
* Participate in career responsibilities recognized by licensing authorities as constituting credit toward licensure (interns);
* Work under the supervision of an architect in a professional or technical capacity;
* Serve as faculty member in a university program in architecture;
* A copy of your degree is required with membership application. An official or unofficial transcript can be provided in lieu of a copy of your degree as long as the transcript notes the date of graduation as well as the title of the degree (i.e. architecture).

New Associate Member Dues Rates (INTRODUCTORY OFFER FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY)

Did you know that if you are joining as a NEW MEMBER after July 1, 2010 that you not only get a GREAT INTRODUCTORY OFFER for your first year of membership, but you ALSO receive a PRORATED 50% DISCOUNT off of the below amount?

$38.00 - AIA San Diego
$13.00 - AIA California Council (AIACC)
$105.00 - AIA National ........................................................................$156.00 TOTAL

Download the Associate Membership Application.

If you are a RETURNING Associate Member, see the 2010 Dues Rates Sheet to estimate your dues payment which is based on the number of years you have been a member.  Contact Stacey Webb, Membership Coordinator, AIA San Diego, for more information. 

AIA Associate Membership for Recent Graduates
Eligibility: Individuals who graduate from an accredited school of architecture in 2009, and who meet the above requirements for Associate Membership, are eligible for a free membership rate through December 2010. A copy of your degree is required with membership application. An official or unofficial transcript can be provided in lieu of a copy of your degree as long as the transcript notes the date of graduation as well as the title of the degree (i.e. architecture).

New Graduate Dues (Covers dues through December 2010.):
$0.00 - AIA San Diego
$0.00 - AIA California Council (AIACC)
$0.00 - AIA National ................................................................................$0.00 TOTAL

Download the Graduate Application.
 

AIA International Associate Membership
Eligibility: Individuals licensed to practice architecture in another country but not in the US.

International Associate Dues (INTRODUCTORY OFFER FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY)

Did you know that if you are joining as a NEW MEMBER after July 1, 2010 that you not only get a GREAT INTRODUCTORY OFFER for your first year of membership, but you ALSO receive a PRORATED 50% DISCOUNT off of the below amount?

   
$38.00 - AIA San Diego
$13.00 - AIA California Council (AIACC)
$177.00 - AIA National .........................................................................$228.00 TOTAL

 Download the International Associate Application.
 

If you are a RETURNING International Associate Member, see the 2010 Dues Rates Sheet to estimate your dues payment which is based on the number of years you have been a member.  Contact Stacey Webb, Membership Coordinator, AIA San Diego, for more information. 

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AIA Emeritus Membership

Eligibility: According to our AIA National Bylaws 2.311 Architect Members.

Any Architect member may apply for Emeritus status who has been in good standing in the Institute for fifteen successive years immediately prior to his or her application, and either (i) has attained the age of 65, or (ii) has achieved architect emeritus status under law in any state of the United States or (iii) is so incapacitated as to be unable to work in the profession.

Download the Emeritus status change form.

Additionally, if you would like to continue to receive the following local communications, such as:

-          Email communications with the latest, most relevant information about architecture and design impacting the architecture profession

-          E-newsletter, “Upcoming Events at AIA San Diego,” sent twice monthly with key information about programs, workshops, seminars, events, and news from the design world

-          AIA San Diego’s award-winning monthly newsletters, “Architecture San Diego” and “ArchiGram”

 Simply download the Emeritus Subscriber Form and include your annual payment as noted on the form.
 

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Corporate Allied Membership

Eligibility: Design and construction industry professionals including contractors, designers, artists, engineers, and other members of the design and building professional community, as well as members of the public interested in the field of architecture. Click here for more info on Corporate Allied Membership and benefits.

Corporate Allied Dues (Covers dues through December 31, 2010.)

Did you know that if you are joining as a NEW MEMBER after July 1, 2010 that you not only get a GREAT INTRODUCTORY OFFER for your first year of membership, but you ALSO receive a PRORATED 50% DISCOUNT off of the below amount?

$491.00 - AIA San Diego.......................................................................$491.00 TOTAL

Download the Corporate Allied Application.

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AIA San Diego Student Allied Membership
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in schools of architecture.

Student dues: $0.00 ...............................................................................$0.00 TOTAL

Download the Student Allied Application.

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AIA San Diego Component Allied Membership
Eligibility: Architects and Associates who are members of other AIA chapters and yet wish to receive the local benefits of being an AIA San Diego member may join as a Component Allied Member. Architects and Associates dues: $215.00 TOTAL

Download the Component Allied Membership Application.

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15 for 12? Sound weird! Well, it's a great deal so listen up! Each October 1st, AIA runs a "pay for 12 months and get 15 months of membership" promotion. To find out more details, contact the Membership Coordinator at AIA San Diego.

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SUPPLEMENTAL DUES: Supplemental dues are one aspect of AIA membership that need a great deal of explanation. Please click here to read an overview of supplemental dues and staff will be happy to answer any additional questions you may have on this subject.

Because of the complex dues structure at AIA, you are highly encouraged to contact the AIA San Diego office to gain a complete and accurate understanding of the dues structure. Call us at 619.232.0109 or email: info@aiasandiego.org.

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Moved? Changed firms? New phone number?
If your address or other point of contact information has changed, simply download the form, complete it with your new info, and fax it back to us. We'll change your data throughout the AIA database so that you receive AIA national, AIA California Council, and local AIA San Diego info at the right place.

Download the Change of Address-Contact Info Form

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Would you like to TRANSFER your membership to AIA San Diego? 

Have you just moved to San Diego, and you'd like to transfer your current membership over from another chapter? If you are a member in good standing, for this year, you may transfer your membership at no cost. The following year, you will be required to pay dues at the AIA San Diego rates.

To initiate your transfer, download The Transfer Membership form and submit it to your former chapter for their signature. Transfers usually take 2 months to be fully processed; including updating the addresses for your subscription to Architectural Record (AIA and Associate AIA members.)