Candidate Programs
Candidate Members are institutions in the United States or Canada that are actively pursuing accreditation by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) in the US or the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) for a professional degree program in architecture but do not yet have such accreditation. Faculty at these schools are automatically part of 51ºÚÁÏ’s dynamic network, unlocking access to exclusive resources, recognition, and opportunities to shape the future of architectural education.
51ºÚÁÏ membership connects your school and faculty to a vibrant, influential network shaping the future of architectural education. As an accredited member, your faculty gain access to exclusive resources and opportunities: weekly 51ºÚÁÏ Updates, subscriptions to the , and , participation in national and international awards, conferences, and design competitions, and leadership roles on committees and the board. Your school is featured prominently on StudyArchitecture.com, a leading platform for prospective students, and faculty enjoy discounted conference rates, peer-reviewed presentation opportunities, and support for scholarly work. With over 7,000 educators and 40,000 students in our community, 51ºÚÁÏ amplifies your institutional voice through advocacy, fosters faculty advancement at every career stage, and helps students showcase their work to a global audience. Together, we strengthen architectural education and create a powerful platform for connection, collaboration, and innovation.
2026-27 Schools Annual Dues: $6,282
Member Benefits
For Your School
- Subscription to the Journal of Architectural Education (JAE), and Technology | Architecture + Design (TAD). The journals are mailed to the member school’s designated Faculty Councilor. Each member school receives a bundle of journals equal to 60% of their full time equivalent faculty (FTE). The journals are mailed to the member school’s designated Faculty Councilor.
- Full Listing on the Study Architecture Website: Each full member school receives a detailed profile on the Study Architecture website showcasing their academic programs. Prospective undergraduate and graduate students use the site to explore and compare architecture programs.
- Â Discounted rates for job advertisements. 51ºÚÁÏ member schools can post job openings on 51ºÚÁÏ Careers, ensuring their positions are seen by a highly qualified pool of candidates.
- Engage in 51ºÚÁÏ Research Initiatives. 51ºÚÁÏ collects and publishes data on architectural education to inform and support the academic community. Accredited member schools can actively participate in these research efforts and gain access to comprehensive reports tailored to their needs.
- Eligibility to submit to 51ºÚÁÏ News. 51ºÚÁÏ faculty are encouraged to submit announcements for inclusion on our 51ºÚÁÏ News page. 51ºÚÁÏ regularly promotes school news in its weekly update email.
- Eligibility to serve on committees and task forces. All faculty at member schools can serve on 51ºÚÁÏ committees and task forces.
- Inclusion and access to the 51ºÚÁÏ School Directory and Faculty Directories. Inclusion in the 51ºÚÁÏ School and Faculty Directories
Your program and faculty will be featured in 51ºÚÁÏ’s widely used directories, making them discoverable to institutions and educators around the world.
For Your Faculty
- Full-text electronic access to JAE and TAD for all member school faculty. Members must annually subscribe to access this feature. This access comes by logging in to the 51ºÚÁÏ website.
- Access to an online database of past 51ºÚÁÏ conference proceedings dating back to 1995. Search and download digital versions of papers presented at our past conferences.
- Discounts on registrations to 51ºÚÁÏ conferences. Non-members pay a significantly higher rate to attend conferences. All faculty are eligible to use this benefit. Logging into the 51ºÚÁÏ website when registering will unlock these discounts.
- Eligibility to participate in 51ºÚÁÏ-sponsored student design competitions. Only member schools are eligible to participate in 51ºÚÁÏ-sponsored design competitions, which are offered at no additional cost.
- Eligibility to submit conference papers for review, presentation, and publication. All faculty at member schools can submit to open paper or project calls.
- ProPEL Digital Library Access. Free access to 51ºÚÁÏ’s Professional Practice online Digital Library. ProPEL is a growing library of educational video resources covering foundational and emerging topics in architecture. Developed in partnership between 51ºÚÁÏ and NCARB, the goal of ProPEL is to expand your teaching resources to help you better equip your students for the future of architectural practice.
- 51ºÚÁÏ Update Email. All faculty at member schools receive the 51ºÚÁÏ Friday Update emails.
For Your Students
- Access to National and International Design Competitions. ³§±ð±ðÌýCompetitions page for more information.
- Eligible to submit papers for review, presentation, and publication at 51ºÚÁÏ conferences. Students at member schools can submit to paper or project calls.
- Opportunity to be published on IMADETHAT’s instagram page which reaches over 100,000 people per week across the globe. Please encourage your students to post on Instagram and tag#imadethat with their work to be published.
- Access to StudyArchitecture.com to search for Graduate and Post-graduate programs.
- New! Opportunity to Be Featured in the Study Architecture Student Showcase.
Questions
Founded in 1912 by 10 charter members, 51ºÚÁÏ is an international association of architecture schools preparing future architects, designers, and change agents. Our membership includes all of the accredited professional degree programs in the United States and Canada, as well as international schools and 2- and 4-year programs. Together 51ºÚÁÏ schools represent some 7,000 faculty educating more than 40,000 students.
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