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Student Members
Student Resources
ASLA is dedicated to supporting you throughout your academic journey and as you launch your career, offering a variety of resources to help you succeed.
Student Chapter Map
Find your student community and build lasting professional bonds.
Degree Programs by State
Find an accredited program in the U.S.
Spark Talks
Short, real-world conversations that help you prepare, connect, and get inspired for life beyond the classroom.
Graduating Student Survey
Results from the 2025 ASLA Graduating Student Survey which provides information on post-graduation plans by graduating students in accredited landscape architecture programs.
Discover More Member Benefits
ASLA offers its members valuable benefits, all designed to give landscape architecture professionals the tools and resources they need to learn, connect with peers, and expand their business.
Get Involved
Engage with ASLA programs to build your professional network, access exclusive career resources, and gain the real-world insights you need to succeed after graduation.
Enter the 2026 ASLA Student Awards
The ASLA Student Awards celebrate excellence in landscape architecture education. Submissions reflect the depth, creativity, and rigor of student work across design, research, analysis, and planning. Winning entries demonstrate clarity of intent, thoughtful response to site and context, and a strong command of landscape architectural principles.
LABash 2026
A landscape architecture conference led by students, for students.
Climate and Biodiversity Action
Join ASLA’s climate and biodiversity action efforts to learn real-world best practices in resilient, nature-based design that you can bring into your studio work and future career.
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Career Discovery
Volunteer with ASLA’s career discovery programs to inspire the next generation of landscape architects and share how design can shape healthier, more resilient communities.
Launch Your Career
Leverage ASLA’s career-building tools to bridge the gap between graduation and your first role, ensuring you enter the workforce with a competitive edge and professional support.
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ASLA JobLink
ASLA JobLink connects talent with opportunity across the landscape architecture profession. Search open positions by keyword, job title, or location and connect with employers seeking the skills and perspectives that move the field forward.
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Become an Associate Member
Kickstart your professional journey with the expert support and resources you need by becoming an associate member today.
Why Licensure Matters
Licensed landscape architects design, plan, and manage outdoor spaces that directly affect the public's health, safety, and welfare. Licensure ensures that practitioners have the knowledge and judgment to practice competently and ethically—and that they are accountable to the public through state regulation.
Strong licensure laws help prevent harm, support resilient and sustainable communities, and uphold the credibility of the profession.
Student Chapter Toolkit Features
Use the toolkit features below to better promote ASLA benefits, support your post-graduation transition, and strengthen your chapter’s marketing and promotional efforts.
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Provide your members with a description of what ASLA is, the benefits of student membership, the membership journey at ASLA, and a scannable QR code that gives easy access to all student member resources on the website.
Why to use this:
Outlines the key benefits of ASLA Student Membership.
Introduces new students to ASLA and explains the membership journey from Student Member to Associate Member to Professional Member.
Provides a convenient, scannable QR code and URL that directs students to the ASLA Student webpage, where they can access membership information and student-focused resources.
How to use this:
Decide whether you want to use the pre-filled version, which is ready for immediate use, or the customizable version, which allows you to feature photos from your specific chapter.
Pre-filled version: Download the PDF using the first link.
Customizable version: Open the Canva link, choose “Edit Template”, and upload photos of your student chapter into the provided picture frames. Then, delete the placeholder text (“[input your student chapter / event]”) and replace it with a description that best matches each photo.
Download the finished graphic to your computer and print enough copies to distribute to each student at the beginning of the semester.
Share the one-pager at your first general body meeting, interest meeting, orientation event, and other chapter activities.
If your chapter does not have a printing budget, ask your program director or department to support printing costs.
Encourage all new and returning members to review the one-pager and sign up for ASLA National Student Membership using the QR code or URL.
Customizable Canva template: https://canva.link/dhhmtsjadxu3bj0
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Build awareness of ASLA on your campus and give students easy access to the student webpage and opportunities to get involved.
Why to use this:
Builds awareness of your ASLA Student Chapter across campus and encourages students to get involved.
Introduces students to ASLA National and the professional community, resources, and opportunities available through student membership.
Includes a scannable QR code and URL that directs students to the ASLA Student webpage, where they can learn more and join for free.
How to use this:
Download the poster file and print however many copies you wish.
Display the poster in high-traffic areas across campus, such as studio spaces, residence halls, student lounges, bulletin boards, libraries, and common areas.
Ask your program director, faculty members, or department staff for assistance with printing if needed.
Poster file link: https://www.asla.org/getContentAsset/52199ae3-796a-4deb-a02d-e3b6f7e7df67/547f34a1-c94b-4748-b717-f9bca7683a68/Student-Chapter-Toolkit-Poster-4.pdf?language=en-US
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Why to use this:
Explains the three stages of ASLA membership (Student, Associate, and Professional) so students understand the long-term value of joining now.
Includes a dedicated call-to-action that directs followers to the ASLA Student webpage via a URL.
Reminds students that ASLA Student Membership is 100% free.
How to use this:
Decide whether you want to use the pre-filled version, which is ready for immediate use, or the customizable version, which allows you to feature a photo of your specific chapter.
Pre-filled version: Download the PDF using the first link.
Customizable version: Open the Canva link, choose “Edit Template”, and upload a photo of your student chapter into the provided picture frame.
Save the finished graphic to your camera roll and upload it directly to your chapter's Instagram Story.
Use Instagram’s “Draw” feature to draw over the “[insert live text]” at the bottom of the graphic with white marker.
Use Instagram's "Link" sticker and place it directly over the white button. Use the following URL: https://www.asla.org/join/student-members
Share the graphic to your story and save it to a Story Highlight titled “ASLA National” so prospective and current members can access it year-round.
Tag @asla_national in your story so we can see your chapter's outreach efforts and potentially reshare your post with a wider audience.
Customizable Canva template: https://canva.link/fz08d1dtnf39zeb
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Add an official, polished look to your chapter communications while promoting ASLA Student membership with every email you send.
Why to use this:
Serves as a passive recruitment tool in every email you send, reinforcing that ASLA Student Membership is 100% free throughout the semester.
Adds an official, polished look to chapter communications while reinforcing the ASLA National brand.
Provides a visual call to action that can be hyperlinked directly to the membership sign-up page for a seamless user experience.
How to use this:
Decide whether you want to use the pre-filled version, which is ready for immediate use, or the customizable version, which allows you to feature a photo of your specific chapter.
Pre-filled version: Download the file to your device using the first link.
Customizable version: Open the Canva link, choose “Edit Template”, and upload a photo of your student chapter into the provided picture frame. Then download the file to your computer.
Upload the file to your Google Drive.
Compose a new email in Gmail and click the Insert Signature (pen) icon in the bottom toolbar.
Select Manage Signatures from the drop-down menu.
In the Signatures section, click Create New.
Name the signature "ASLA Banner" or another name of your choice.
Click the Insert Image icon and upload the banner from your Google Drive.
Resize the banner to Large, or leave it at its original size if preferred.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save Changes.
Include the banner at the bottom of newsletters to reinforce important membership updates and calls to action.
Customizable Canva template: https://canva.link/oeb1k8bkteg8h7l
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A slide-formatted way to inform prospective student members about ASLA Student Membership benefits and the membership journey, while providing easy access to the Student Resources webpage.
Why to use this:
Reinforces the value of ASLA Student Membership at the end of chapter presentations and meetings.
Provides students with a clear overview of the benefits of free student membership and the ASLA membership journey, illustrating how ASLA supports them throughout their careers.
Includes a scannable QR code and URL so students can immediately access the ASLA Student webpage and become a member.
How to use this:
Download the slide and add it to the end of presentations for general body meetings, interest meetings, and other chapter events.
Briefly highlight the benefits of free ASLA Student Membership and explain how students can get involved with both your university chapter and ASLA National.
Encourage attendees to scan the QR code or visit the URL on the slide to sign up for ASLA Student Membership and access student resources.
Leave the slide displayed during closing remarks, Q&A, and informal networking so students have ample opportunity to access the membership information.
Downloadable file: https://www.asla.org/getContentAsset/e31c97f7-1fae-4b3e-a53e-170c5b921b80/547f34a1-c94b-4748-b717-f9bca7683a68/Student-Chapter-Toolkit-Slide-One-Pager-2.pdf?language=en-US
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Streamline your content creation and promotional efforts for on-campus events and ASLA National milestones.
Why to use this:
Helps you efficiently plan, organize, and manage your chapter's social media content in one place.
Keeps your chapter aligned with ASLA National milestones and key events.
How to use this:
Download a copy of the Google Sheet and follow the instructions provided within the document.
Downloadable link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jYqXSLZKh3_vRhBuH8tvIa1GKHfXAfaJ/copy
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A complete guide for graduating students on how to have your ASLA Associate Membership funded by your future employer.
Why to use this:
Helps you confidently request employer support for your ASLA Associate Membership as you begin your professional career.
Provides clear, practical talking points that connect ASLA membership to professional development, practice resources, and career growth.
Explains how to navigate the sponsorship conversation from start to finish.
Addresses common questions about costs, reimbursement, timing, and whom to approach within your organization.
How to use this:
Read through the guide as you transition from college to your first full-time role after graduation.
Identify the benefits most relevant to your role, firm, and professional goals before speaking with your supervisor or manager.
Save the guide for future reference if your initial request is unsuccessful.
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A supplemental document to the Employer Sponsorship Guide, providing all the talking points you need to explain to your employer how ASLA Associate membership benefits the firm.
Why to use this:
Clearly communicates the value of ASLA membership to employers and explains why sponsoring employee membership is a worthwhile investment.
Highlights exclusive employer benefits, including firm visibility, licensure support, and advocacy that help firms mitigate risk and remain competitive.
Explains how membership strengthens a firm's brand through national exposure, leadership opportunities, and a more engaged, professional workforce.
How to use this:
Share this one-pager with your supervisor or HR department when requesting membership funding.
Use the bulleted benefits to guide the conversation and demonstrate how ASLA membership supports your firm's goals.
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Use this form to register students for your university’s ASLA chapter and for ASLA National.
Why to use this:
Have students interested in joining your on-campus chapter register through this form.
The form also gives students the option to sign up for ASLA National Student Membership in addition to joining your on-campus chapter.
How to use this:
Click the link below and verify your school email address.
Once your email is verified, you’ll receive an email with a link to access the sign-up form.
Complete all required fields in the form.
If you select “Yes” to sign up for ASLA National, you’ll be guided through a few additional steps.
If you select “No” you’ll be taken directly to the end of the survey.
Promote the form through your usual chapter communication channels, just as you would any other membership sign-up form.
Form Link: https://surveys.asla.org/s/cms82h1y9005xqo01xr8qvcym
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Your Guide to an Unforgettable ASLA 2026 Experience
Explore student-focused sessions, networking events, portfolio reviews, travel tips, and other resources to make the most of ASLA 2026 in Los Angeles.
As a recent graduate, I can honestly say that ASLA membership has been incredibly beneficial throughout my four years at the University of Maryland. It helped me build relationships with practicing professionals, explore different career paths, and grow my network. Attending both local and national events—especially the ASLA Conference—has deepened my understanding of the profession and opened my eyes to the many directions a career in landscape architecture can take. I definitely plan to continue my membership after graduation.
Tiara Rachman Associate ASLA
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Your Membership Matters
Through this member spotlight series, we celebrate YOU—our members. Join us as we share your stories—stories of resilience, creativity, and impact.