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AIAS is open to all archi­tec­ture stu­dents, who are encour­aged to participate in its many activities. AIAS organizes field trips to local firms, arranges portfolio reviews, and holds software tutorials for any students interested in participating.

The Northeastern University chapter of AIAS Freedom by Design is a student-led design/build organization currently creating a playspace for the Chamblet House in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. We are aiming to positively impact our surrounding community by constructing a space that serves children of all ages and interests in one harmonious space.

Adapt is Northeastern’s organization centering urban landscape design and the professional association for landscape students. As student chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and an offshoot of ASLA Adapt, we advocate for climate action and environmental justice, connect environmental designers, and nationally encourage the adaptation of landscape architecture.

The Northeastern University chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects is dedicated to facilitating and creating spaces for architecture students of color to fully express their creativity inter-sectionally. We strive to hold space for healing and support for minority students who are underrepresented in both the institution and professional field while advocating for students of all identities with special attention paid social justice.

The students of the School of Architecture organize a Student Advisory group each year, made up of representatives from each year. The Student Advisory Board is charged with communicating student concerns to the administration of the school and the college. The group meets in the studio and is open to all students of the school.

Peer mentoring fosters connections between upper-class and new students that will inspire and support them throughout their first semester experience. Peer mentors are advocates for their community and guide new students in forging connections, setting and accomplishing goals and finding new opportunities on and around campus through the sharing of personal experiences and by leading meaningful and motivating activities.