This section outlines the steps you must take to participate in the Intern Development Program (IDP).
When can I start?
You can earn IDP training hours once you have successfully completed and documented an IDP eligibility date. Your “IDP eligibility date” is the date after which you are able to earn IDP experience. Qualifying experience must be earned on or after your IDP eligibility date. Effective 1 October 2010, you can earn experience once you have successfully established:
- Enrollment in a NAAB/CACB-accredited degree program. [IDP Eligibility Date #1 Form]
- Enrollment in a pre-professional architecture degree program at a school that offers a NAAB/CACB-accredited degree program. [IDP Eligibility Date #2 Form]
- Employment in work setting A after obtaining a U.S. high school diploma, General Education Degree (GED) equivalent, or comparable foreign degree. [IDP Eligibility Date #3 Form]
Have experience prior to 1 October 2010?
Click here to learn how to document your IDP eligibility date.
How do I document my IDP eligibility date?
You can establish one of the IDP eligibility dates above by completing one of the three forms. You only need to establish your IDP eligibility date once.
How do I start?
This section outlines the steps you must take to participate in the IDP.
How much does it cost?
Associated fees with the IDP.
How do I establish an NCARB Record?
Learn how to start an NCARB Record.