Student Resources
What can AIA Tampa Bay do for you?
We are the AIA Tampa Bay chapter of the American Institute of Architects with over 800 Members across 7 counties. We host educational programs, design competitions, community service programs, and more. We are the united voice of the architecture profession.
Pre-Grad Benefits
Firm Crawls
Every Spring and Fall, architecture students from any college or university visit select firms in the Tampa Bay area. There, they learn about successes, projects, details, and advice from professionals of each firm. Students network amongst themselves and the firm professionals. See “Events” for upcoming opportunities.
Networking Events
Students are encouraged to join any event! Professionals attend events that are open to all AIA members. These are your opportunities to network with those in the AEC community! See the “Events” page to learn more.
All Pre-Grad Benefits
Keep all the benefits listed above and earn more!
ARE Prep Courses
Gain access to knowledge and resources for licensure with help from AIA’s ARE Prep Courses!
Dedicated Design Award Category
Submit work from your portfolio and receive a free ticket to one of AIA Tampa Bay’s biggest events of the year - Celebrate Design Honor & Design Awards! Hundreds of established professionals attend every year to see their and others’ work prestigiously recognized and awarded. Firms network with each other and sponsor to get their name seen!
Internship Help
Email us at info@aiatampabay.com or submit a comment to inquire about internships with firms in the area.
Post-Grad Benefits
18 Months of Free Membership
Life after graduating can be stressful. Enjoy 18 months of Free Membership on us to help you find your post-grad Architecture industry career.
Access to AIA TB Job Board
See the Job Board to discover open positions advertised by firms in the Tampa Bay area.
Free or Reduced National Convention Registration
Enjoy free or reduced-rate Registration to the National Convention! You won’t want to miss this - thousands in the Architecture and Engineering community attend this huge event every year!