STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS
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IIDA Student Membership provides interior design students with valuable resources, professional development opportunities, and industry connections that extend beyond the classroom. Connect with fellow students and design professionals, grow your network, and gain access to experiences that support your education and future career in the design industry.
Our Active Campus Centers
The Student Campus Center is a design-oriented group on your campus that provides opportunities to interact with other IIDA Student Members, organize events, take a leadership role and work closely with IIDA local Chapter leaders.
Affiliate Institutions
All campus centers & affiliate institutions include fully online students and students who utilize satellite campuses.
Student-Vendor Ride-Along Program
The IIDA Southwest Student Vendor Ride Along Program connects interior design students with industry representatives for a real-world hands-on experience. Students gain direct exposure to sales brand representation and product specification while building meaningful mentorship connections with industry professionals. The program bridges the gap between classroom learning and the design marketplace preparing students with practical insight valuable connections and a deeper understanding of the industry.
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Real-World Experience: Gain direct exposure to vendor-client interactions and sales processes.
Expanded Network: Build professional relationships that may lead to internships, jobs, or mentorships.Career Exploration: Vendor roles offer greater earning potential and financial stability, encouraging exploration of this career path.
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Make an Impact: Your time and expertise can profoundly influence the next generation of designers in Arizona and beyond.
Elevate Your Profile: Participate as a mentor and industry leader, enhancing your professional reputation.
Low Commitment, High Reward: A simple, flexible program designed for your convenience with meaningful outcomes. -
Vendors submit monthly availability through a simple online form
Students sign up for available ride-along dates via a shared calendar
Automatic email confirmation ensures smooth coordination
Ride Along Day: Vendors provide insight, answer questions, and guide students through a typical workday
Student Information
Vendor Information
BENEFITS + PERKS
Become an IIDA Student Member
Explore the dropdowns on the right to discover the exclusive benefits, programs, events, and competitions available to IIDA Student Members. When you're ready to join, memberships are processed through IIDA Headquarters and follow the calendar year (January–December). Dues and pricing are set by IIDA Headquarters and are subject to change.
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Discounted registration for select chapter and City Center events
Reduced submission fees for student awards and competitions
Access to member-only programs and resources
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Exclusive use of the Student IIDA appellation after your name
Official IIDA Graduation Cords to recognize your membership at commencement
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Student Mentoring Program: Connect with an industry representative for a hands on ride along experience that provides real world exposure to product specification, brand representation, and the design process while building valuable professional relationships.
Student Design Charrette: Compete as part of a student team to solve a design challenge. Winning teams earn the opportunity to represent the chapter at NeoCon and compete in the national IIDA Student Design Charrette.
Student Design Awards: Submit your studio or academic projects for recognition in the student category and showcase your work to industry professionals.
Campus Center Recognition: Be nominated by your professors for outstanding involvement, leadership, and commitment to your interior design program and the profession.
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Save 50% when upgrading from Student Membership to Associate Membership
Continue enjoying member benefits while growing your professional career after graduation
Why Become a Student Member
Build your Future
Start your career with a professional community that supports your growth beyond the classroom and prepares you for life after graduation.
Learn from the Best
Gain access to mentorship, educational resources, and industry insights from experienced design professionals.
Develop Skills
Complement your education through professional development, industry events, and experiences that build confidence and career readiness.
Showcase Your Talent
Participate in design competitions, awards, and chapter programs that help build your portfolio and gain industry recognition.
Grow Your Network
Connect with practicing designers, mentors, educators, and fellow students who can open doors to internships, career opportunities, and lasting relationships.
Become a Leader
Develop leadership skills through volunteer opportunities, campus engagement, and chapter involvement that set you apart.
Stand Out Professionally
Demonstrate your commitment to the profession with Student IIDA recognition and exclusive graduation honors.
Launch your Career
Take advantage of career resources, discounted events, and a seamless transition to Associate Membership after graduation.
Qualifications & Dues
You qualify for the IIDA Student membership if you are currently enrolled in an interior design program at any university, institute of higher education, or accredited school of interior design.
Your application must include proof of enrollment which can be one of the following:
Copy of your current class schedule generated by your school and including your name
Photocopy of your current school ID
Copy of your transcript
Confirmation of enrollment from a professor including their printed name and signature
IIDA Southwest Chapter Student Membership Dues: $60/year
We offer a special rate exclusively to graduating IIDA Student members who wish to upgrade to an Associate membership. Reach out to membership@iida.org for details.
National Scholarship Opportunities
Student of the Year
AWARD: $5,000
Recognizes an IIDA Student Member who has significantly impacted their schools interior design program through outstanding leadership, insight, and involvement.
Wilsonart Essay Competition
AWARD: $1,000
The Wilsonart Student Education Fund was established to provide financial support for activities directly related to the advancement of the professional development of IIDA Student Members.
IA Diversity in Design Scholarship Fund
AWARD: $5,000
The IIDA Foundation, in partnership with IA Interior Architects, has created the IA Interior Architects Diversity in Design scholarship fund, which recognizes that creating a diverse design community is paramount in making the world of design a more inclusive and innovative place.
Student Design Competition
AWARD: $2,500
Celebrated the talent of interior design students and provides the opportunity to showcase your work and gain exposure in the interior design industry.
Campus Center Awards
AWARD: $1,000
The IIDA Campus Center Awards recognize outstanding achievement by an IIDA Campus Center through the development of superior programming that enhances the interior design profession at the student and local levels.
John Nelson Sr. Legacy Scholarship
AWARD: Up to $25,000
The John J. Nelson Sr. Legacy Scholarship Fund was created to benefit and further the study of interior design and architecture by students of African American descent who are currently enrolled in a U.S. not-for-profit CIDA- or NASAD-accredited interior design or NAAB-accredited architecture program.
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Noelle Peay,
Associate IIDA
VP of Student Affairs
Carrie Dally,
Associate IIDA
Director of Student Affairs