Memberships
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IIDA Student membership is designed for the interior design student interested in professional development opportunities and expanding their professional network within the design industry.
All IIDA memberships run on the calendar year, January through December.
Annual Student Dues: $60
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.
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:
In addition to our member benefits, IIDA Student Members have access to exceptional resources for education and professional development. Your membership is designed to give you unique opportunities to be involved in leadership roles and build your professional connections before graduation. Members have exclusive access to the IIDA Mentoring Program, IIDA Campus Centers, and QUAD, the IIDA student newsletter. You’ll also have the ability to participate in design competitions, scholarship opportunities, and awards; and has access to publications and research that offer industry thought-leadership, innovative design, and news and events.
To view some of the incredible benefits collected in one place, download this PDF!
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This year the mentoring program will be offered in-person and virtually, giving mentors and students the flexibility that they need for a successful mentoring experience. Mentors and students may create a hybrid mentoring experience, blending an in-person meeting with supplemental virtual mentoring sessions throughout March and April. Please continue to follow your company or school's rules and local COVID-19 guidelines. If there is no available in-person or hybrid mentoring match for you, you will be matched virtually instead.
Important Dates:
Registration Opens: December 1, 2022 (apply here)
Registration Closes: February 20, 2023
Pairing Email Sent: March 8, 2023
Kickoff Webinar: March 9, 2023
Mentoring Sessions: March 15 - April 30, 2023
Why Participate?
IIDA Student members should take advantage of one of our most popular member programs that offers the benefit of connecting with professionals working in the industry today. Participation in the IIDA Student Mentoring Program can provide you with tools, connections, and advice for entering the workforce—in addition you will qualify to submit an essay of your experiences for a chance to win $1,000 through the Wilsonart Essay Competition.
For design professionals, take advantage of this chance to give back to the design community. The IIDA Student Mentoring Program is an opportunity to inspire young upcoming designers and possibly make a connection for potential employment opportunities in the future.
Eligibility
Students must be current IIDA Student members to register and participate.
Mentors must be employed or active in the commercial interior design industry as a professional, manufacturers rep, educator, architect, or dealer. Mentors are encouraged to be IIDA members but are not required to be.
Visit the Student Mentoring Program FAQ for more information.
For questions or more information, contact Melissa Cook, Student Engagement Manager at mcook@iida.org
Form or be active in an IIDA Campus Center to connect with students, educators, and administrators on your campus. You'll work closely with your local IIDA chapter on programming, educational opportunities, and events while gaining valuable leadership opportunities and professional connections.
Learn more about forming your own campus center by reading the Campus Center Handbook here.
You can apply as a IIDA Campus Center using this application.
For questions or more information, contact Melissa Cook, Student Engagement Manager at mcook@iida.org.
QUAD is designed exclusively for our IIDA Student members keeping you up to date on competition and awards programs with opportunities for cash prizes and peer recognition, campus center events, and much, much, more. QUAD is your quarterly resource for IIDA programs and opportunities just for you.
For questions or more information, contact Melissa Cook, Student Engagement Manager at mcook@iida.org.
The Wilsonart Student Essay Competition awards IIDA Student members that have participated in the IIDA Mentorship program. Student participants gain invaluable professional development and mentorship from professionals in the interior design industry.
The Wilsonart Student Education Fund created this scholarship to offer students the opportunity and incentive to further reflect on the value of their experience. The winner of the competition receives $1,000 courtesy of the Wilsonart Student Education Fund. Wilsonart will also provide the winner with roundtrip airfare and a two-night hotel stay in Chicago during NeoCon in 2022. If NeoCon is postponed or canceled, an alternative experience in 2022 will be created
Eligibility
IIDA Students that participated in the 2022 IIDA Student Mentoring program are encouraged to apply.
Submissions
Submissions open March 9, 2022.
Submissions close May 6, 2022.
For questions or more information, contact Melissa Cook, Student Engagement Manager at mcook@iida.org.
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