What You Need to Know About Being a Student Member
Student Chapter Membership in ASID offers students the opportunity to prepare for rewarding careers in interior design by belonging to the largest association representing designers, industry, and students. Through their membership, students can participate in a wide variety of learning experiences and programs which compliment their academic training. Through interaction with the Society's thousands of practitioners and industry contacts. Student Chapter Members gain insight into the professional aspects of interior design. Through industry and professional interaction, students are introduced to new developments in the field and develop professional skills that will be used throughout their interior design careers.



Who can join?
Any student enrolled in an interior design or architecture program that houses an ASID Student Chapter may become an ASID Student Chapter Member. Students in the program can join at any time during their enrollment and they do not have to have already completed their first year to be eligible. They must be enrolled in the program, plan on meeting the minimum 45 semester credit hours in interior design and/or related classes, and be attending a minimum two year program for a degree or certificate in interior design or architecture. Those not enrolled in Student Chapter schools' interior design or architecture programs MAY NOT, at anytime, become members of an ASID Student Chapter.



What are the terms of membership?
Starting in 1999, Student Membership will run from October 1 to September 30. Applications for membership will be accepted throughout the school year, however, dues are never prorated. It is recommended that the application and submission process begin as close to the beginning of the school year as possible, or even during the late summer, so that students will receive all of their benefits and mailings for the full twelve months. We ask that president do not hold applications once they have been completed. Nation Headquarters will accept student application at anytime and in any quantity, whether it be large groups, small groups, or singles.



What is the application process?
It is preferred that students apply directly through their chapter president by completing an official ASID Student Chapter Membership Application. For each form submitted, there is $35 national membership fee. As a benefit, the dues also include access to Network ASID, the web based service, provided that the student has Internet access. Any additional dues which might be required by the Student Chapter are to be kept in the chapter fund. National dues remain the same throughout the school year and are not pro-rated upon the month of actual application. When the dues and application are received at National Headquarters, the student becomes eligible to participate in all ASID Chapter programs. In addition, s/he will be issued an ASID Student Chapter Membership card and will receive both the student newsletter, ACCESS, and ICON. ICON is the quarterly national publication that goes out to all ASID members. Both the magazine and newsletter are mailed to each student's current mailing address. ASID is not responsible for mailings not received due to change in address. Students are responsible for contacting the National Headquarters office directly to make address changes.



Some of the Benefits of Student Membership
ACCESS
ASID's student written newsletter is published three times per year and sent to all Student Members and other design professionals.

Advancement Discounts
Upon, graduation, discounts for Allied Membership are offered to Student Chapter Members and Independent Student Members, which include waivers of membership dues.

ICON
ASID's professional digest for design consultants is sent quarterly to all ASID members. It offers students cutting edge information about design trends, important business decisions and what to prepare for as the designers of the next millennium.

Career Days
ASID Professional Chapters provide an introduction to the many career options open to interior design students.

National Student Job Fair
The biggest and best Job Fair for interior design students is held every October in conjunction with design.y.c. in New York City. Admission for ASID students is free!

ASID University Campuses
The University Campus series of educational conferences offers students the opportunity to meet mingle and network with professional designers while taking part inviting CEU programs. ASID Student Members receive a special discounted rate!

Membership Card
The ASID Student Membership card is mailed from National Headquarters after the application process is completed, and can be used for design center admission, some design competitions, chapter programs, discounts and more.

Network ASID
ASID on the web is open to Student Members with web access. Your membership number is the password into a whole new side of ASID.

Scholarships
National scholarship competitions are sponsored by ASID Industry Partner firms and the ASID Educational Foundation. Take a look at the scholarship information provided in this manual and watch for Industry Scholarship information in ACCESS!

Student Representation
A Student Representative to the Board (SRB) is mandated by chapter by laws to be a voting member of each Professional Chapter's board. This gives students representation on the chapter level and allows for input in student chapter programming.

Research
Student Members have full access to the white papers and research reports published by ASID and ASID Industry Partners. ASID can be a great resource for you r next research paper!

Any questions, contact - Charm Arthur at 785.628.4310