Reinstatement of Membership Policy

Reinstatement shall be subject to the current qualifications for membership in the respective category. An application for reinstatement must be submitted online through the Membership Gateway for the Registrar’s approval.

INTERN MEMBERSHIP

Former Intern members reinstating within three years (of termination or resignation) must:

  • Complete the online Application for Reinstatement
  • Commit to meeting the experience and examination requirements within 5 years of the date of reinstatement
  • Pay any arrears of dues** owing at the time of resignation or termination of membership
  • Remit the full current year annual Intern membership dues plus a reinstatement fee of $50.+ HST

Former Intern members reinstating after three years (of termination or resignation) must:

  • Complete the online Application for Reinstatement
  • Meet the current minimum education* requirements
  • Commit to meeting the experience and examination requirements within 5 years of the date of reinstatement
  • Pay any arrears of dues** owing at the time of resignation or termination of membership
  • Remit the full current year annual Intern membership dues plus a reinstatement fee of $50.+ HST

REGISTERED & EDUCATOR-REGISTERED MEMBERSHIP

(Including former members who were grandfathered in 1999-2000)

Former Registered members reinstating within three years (of resignation or termination) must:

  • Complete the online Application for Reinstatement
  • Pay any arrears of dues** owing at the time of resignation or termination of membership
  • Remit the full current year annual Registered membership dues plus a reinstatement fee of $100.+ HST

Former Registered Members reinstating after three years (of resignation or termination) must:

  • Complete the online Application for Reinstatement
  • Meet the current minimum education*, work experience and examination requirements as of the date of reinstatement
  • Report all continuing education activities during the time of resignation or termination and/or complete the required Interior Design Admissions Course at the time of application
  • Pay any arrears of dues** owing at the time of resignation or termination of membership
  • Remit the full current year annual Registered membership dues plus a reinstatement fee of $100.+ HST

Notes:

*The current minimum education requirement is a 4 year CIDA accredited BID degree. After 3 years, former members wishing to reinstate their membership who do not meet this education requirement will be required to apply through the ICRS (Intern Competency Review System).

**Dues that are invoiced for the full year in which membership is terminated or resigned are considered dues in arrears when the termination or resignation is effective after the January 31st renewal deadline of that year.

This reinstatement policy was approved by the ARIDO Board of Management effective September 30, 2019