New Graduate
New Graduate Members: ALA is offering a complimentary one-year membership to new graduates who have earned their Professional degree from an accredited school of architecture. To qualify, applicants must provide a copy of your diploma along with the ALA membership application within one year of graduation.
Note for International New Graduates: ALA will send communications via email and provide digital offerings, including the magazine. ALA will not mail materials internationally.
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New Graduate Benefits:
- Licensed Architect magazine
- FREE Consultant Hotlines – Legal, Code, Insurance, Fire, and ADA
- Networking with industry professionals
- List of job postings on the ALA website
- Get published by writing an article for Licensed Architect
- Annual Design Awards Program - Participation requires the inclusion of a Professional Member in the submittal
- Legislative monitoring
- Discounts on educational programs offered throughout the year, such as Lunch & Learns, as well as our Architecture Conferences
- Volunteer opportunities to contribute to the organization by becoming a task force, committee or board member
- ALA will log your ALA CEUs