welcome to the dcnoma student corner
DCNOMA stands behind our student chapters, recognizing them as the vanguards of our profession's future and integral contributors to fostering diversity and enrichment within the industry. NOMAS chapters without a nearby professional chapter are warmly encouraged to reach out and connect with us, especially if they're within reasonable distance to the DC metropolitan area! The NOMAS chapters that DCNOMA currently engages with and supports are NOMAS University of Maryland (UMD), Howard University (HU) NOMAS, Catholic University of America (CUA) NOMAS and University of the District of Columbia (UDC) NOMAS.
Be sure to follow to see all of their events and activities!
For more information about related to your NOMAS chapter, starting a new chapter, or any other questions please contact:
Rafael Sanabia, College Liaison (DCNOMA LOCAL)
Joshua Ssebuwufu, University Liaison, Northeast Region (NOMA GLOBAL) NOMA, Assoc. AIA
Becoming a NOMA student member means
joining a vibrant community of designers and advocates, gaining real career support, mentorship, networking, and unique professional experiences that help launch
your architecture career with confidence.
Our student members have the opportunity to participate in:
DCNOMA Events, Programming, and MORE!
Fall & Spring Semester Firm Crawls, Blueprints & Brushstrokes, etc.
Work Spotlight Opportunities at DCNOMA Exhibitions
Panel Discussions (As a panelist, moderator, or guest!)
Gain mentorship from a fellow DCNOMA professional
Portfolio reviews with fellow DCNOMA NOMAS peers and professionals
Potential support for internships and NOMA Conference
NOMA National Opportunities & Resources
NOMA Connect: A NOMA members only platform that allows you to connect with other locally and across the nation for networking, job opportunities, and more
The NOMA Foundation Fellowship (Future Faces) [NFF]: An 8-week compensated internship that will provide currently enrolled NOMAS students and recent graduates access to internships with top architecture firms across the country
ARE Study Groups and Resources
Prep with our ARE Committee and gain access to the Amber Book with our Discount
DCNOMA believes in investing in the future of architecture through supporting and highlighting our students. We give you real access to architects in the field beyond networking to promote the increased diversity in the industry overall.
From student to Professional
The journey from your architecture studies to the professional field can have its highs and lows. DCNOMA is here to help, from portfolio reviews to programs designed to give internship opportunities to our students we are here to help you succeed and thrive.
Learn more about all the benefits your student membership afford you on our MEMBERSHIP PAGE
Student Spotlight
Congratulations Yash Agarwala and Reeja Shrestha for Showcasing your projects at the end of the year DCNOMA event!
Yash Agarwala | COMBING HISTORIES
Reeja Shrestha | CASA DEL RÍO
SCHOLARSHIPS
We know paying for school is not easy. Please see these resources below for scholarship opportunities!
job opportunities
Looking for an internship or your next step professionally? Please see below for more information.
Upcoming Events
Submit your chapter’s events to showcase on this page! All event alerts should be sent to Rafael (DCNOMA College Liaison) at collegeliaison@districtnoma.org within a week of the event.