Resources for Students Education Earn a professional degree in architecture from a school with a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB): The most current NAAB Procedures for Accreditation Background and History of the National Architectural Accrediting Board [PDF] NAAB Conditions for Accreditation: 2020 Edition [PDF] Student Groups at Drexel University Network and build relationships with various student groups throughout the campus: American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Drexel National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) Black Westphal Drexel University's Black Architecture Students Society Drexel Architectural Engineering Institute Drexel University Construction Association Drexel Interiors Group(DIG) Drexel Smart House U.S. Green Building Council Drexel Internship Learn all about the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Career Development Understand the larger context for architecture education and the career pathways available to graduates: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) NCARB's Certification Guidelines handbook The American Institute of Architects (AIA) The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) AIAS report: Toward an Evolution of Studio Culture [PDF] Job Opportunities for Architecture Students Find and apply for jobs or internships, build your resume, and make professional contacts with the Architecture Internship and Job Board.† There are job opportunities for US citizens with the federal government, including paid internships for part-time students and positions specifically for recent graduates Skidmore, Owings & Merrill offer paid summer internships in various offices across the US. Applications generally due in March. AIA Philadelphia has a job listings page on their website. Here is the most recent AIA Compensation Report Survey National and International opportunities are posted regularly on the Dezeen Jobs site Firms seeking interns may contact Alesa Rubendall, AIA, Associate Director for Student Placement. Please complete and attach the following form: Drexel Architecture Student Job Placement Form [PDF] †Drexel username and password is required. Architectural Registration Examination (ARE) Complete and pass all 6 divisions of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) NCARB's information about the ARE Recent Drexel ARE Pass Rates [PDF] ARE Pass Rates By School Licensure Become licensed (registered) per the requirements of a local jurisdiction. For more information visit NCARB's website: Becoming an Architect: Architecture Basics.