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| Home > Membership > Becoming a Member > Full Membership | |
Full Membership
Full Membership is reserved for individuals with formal defined qualifications in the field of architecture. It includes the following categories:
- Architects
- Interns or Intern Architects
- Graduates
- Faculty Member
- Fellows
- Life Members or Life Fellows
- Retired Members or Retired Fellows
Also, architects who graduated outside Canada and are residents in Canada may make a special application to be considered full members. The following items are required with the application form:
- Letter of support from an RAIC member,
- Proof of residency in Canada,
- Résumé confirming education and experience,
- Confirmation of employment within the design and construction sector,
- Copy of an architecture diploma or degree from a foreign institute.
Members in these categories may use the MRAIC (Member of the RAIC) or FRAIC (Fellow of the RAIC) designation.
Licensed (or Registered) Architects are also encouraged to use the title “Architect” after their name, This not only clarifies professional status, it helps reinforce the numerous important roles in society held by architects.
The qualifications acceptable for full membership are as follows:
(i) |
active or retired members of a Canadian provincial architectural licensing organization; or |
(ii) |
individuals who have been certified by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB); or |
(iii) |
graduates of the RAIC Syllabus of Studies who have obtained CACB certification; or |
(iv) |
graduates from a professional degree program at a Canadian University School of Architecture; on or before June 30, 1995; or |
(v) |
graduates of a CACB-accredited professional degree program after June 30, 1995; or |
(vi) |
graduates from a foreign school of architecture at the discretion of the Board. The following items are to be provided for Full Membership:
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on the recommendation of the Program Head, the holder of an academic appointment at a Canadian University School of Architecture. |
Architects
Architects are those who have been Licensed or Registered with one of the eleven provincial/territorial associations. Licensed or Registered Architects are also encouraged to use the title, "Architect" after their name.
Architects can be members of the RAIC for an annual fee of $321. New members can take advantage of the $174 introductory fee.
> Download the RAIC membership application form
Interns or Intern Architects
Interns or Intern Architects are enrolled in the Internship program with one of the eleven provincial/territorial associations of architects. For more information: Internship in Architecture.
Interns or Intern Architects can be members of the RAIC for an annual fee of $79 for the first three years of membership and $321 after three years.
> Download the RAIC membership application form
Graduates
Graduates are those who graduated from a professional degree program in architecture from one of the ten Canadian University School of Architecture and have not yet enrolled in Internship with one of the licensing bodies.
Graduates can be members of the RAIC for an annual fee of $79 for the first three years of membership and $321 after three years.
New! 2008 Graduates – enjoy a 2008/09 RAIC membership FREE.
> Download the RAIC membership application form
Faculty Members
Faculty Members are those with an architectural background and are teaching full-time in one of the Canadian University Schools of Architecture.
Faculty Members can be members of the RAIC for an annual fee of $321. New members can take advantage of the $174 introductory fee.
> Download the RAIC membership application form
Fellows
The College of Fellows formally recognizes members and distinguished laypersons who have made outstanding contributions to the profession. Fellowship in the RAIC is an honour conferred on members singled out for their contribution to research, scholarship, public service or professional standing to the good of architecture in Canada, or elsewhere.
A Member can be considered after at least 5 years of continuous membership in the RAIC for nomination as a Fellow. Fellowship is bestowed for life and is one of the highest honours the Institute can confer upon a Member.
Fellows can be members of the RAIC for an annual fee of $321.
Life Members or Life Fellows
A Member or Fellow may become a Life Member or Life Fellow after 40 years of continuous membership with the RAIC, or at the discretion of the Board of Directors. A Life Member is not required to pay annual membership dues. Life Members shall retain all their rights and privileges except a Life Member cannot be eligible for election to office.
A copy of your RAIC certificate or your provincial association certificate is required or if this is not available a letter attesting to RAIC membership continuously for 40 years will be considered.
Life Members or Life Fellows can be members of the RAIC free of charge.
Retired Members or Retired Fellows
A Member or Fellow retiring may continue as a retired Member of the RAIC with payment of reduced annual fees. Retired Members retain all of their rights and privileges except such retired Members can not be eligible for election to office.
A letter, attesting retirement from practice, is to be included with the renewal form to be considered for retired status.
Retired Members or Retired Fellows can be members of the RAIC for an annual fee of $153.
