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IIDA Student Membership provides students enrolled in an interior design program the resources they need for educational and professional development that are not available on campus.

These benefits are exclusive to IIDA Student members and give aspiring designers unique opportunities to build professional connections that extend well after graduation.

Your IIDA Student Membership provides opportunities to network and connect with other design students and successful professionals in the Interior Design community.

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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.

All campus centers & affiliate institutions include fully online students and students who utilize satellite campuses.

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Become an IIDA Student Member

Memberships are all processed by IIDA Headquarters, not the Southwest Chapter. IIDA Memberships run on the calendar year, January through December. All dues and pricing are subject to change by IIDA Headquarters.

Get the Membership Application

Student Membership Benefits

In addition to all the amazing membership benefits,
IIDA Student Members have access to:

Our most popular annual event which pairs Student Members and industry professionals for one day of job shadowing and networking.
Student Members get discounted tickets to select Chapter and City Center events.
Student Members also get discounted submission rate for acclaimed honor awards.
Stay up to date with our social media and eBlast to learn about all of our Scholarship opportunities presented throughout the year!
Exclusive eligibility to use the Student IIDA acronym after your name demonstrates your credibility and maximizes your professional exposure.
Be recognized as an IIDA member with IIDA cords at graduation of your interior design program.

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.