I live in NY and have complete nearly 3,000 hours of the 3,740 hours required by IDP (I know it is now AXP). I already have all the hours required for interning under a licensed architect. However, I completed all of those hours while still a student and from my understanding NY state will not accept these hours since they require 3 years of internship after graduation.
I know I want to become licensed. However, I'd rather not wait 3 more years and still feel chained by the requirements shown by IDP/AXP. I want to have the freedom in my career to choose a position where I wouldn't necessarily have to work for a licensed architect or have to worry about fulfilling certain requirements.
For these reasons, I was considering getting licensed in another state for the time being so that my hours would be recognized. Eventually, down the road, in maybe 5-10 years I would get reciprocity in NY but not have to worry about IDP. I don't think I would need to use my license until then anyways. However I'd rather just get it and not have to worry about it anymore. Does anyone know states where I could pursue licensure without the requirements like NYS? Any knowledge on Florida's requirements as I am maybe considering moving down there eventually anways. Any thoughts appreciated.
cipyboy
Jul 13, 16 5:03 pm
I thought NYS licensing is much attainable. I would suggest Fl but check w NCARB first.
BulgarBlogger
Jul 13, 16 5:06 pm
In NY, you need 3 years of experience and IDP completed. Your IDP can count toward the 3 years as long as the completed IDP was at a firm recognized by NYS. Again, not all entities are legally allowed to offer architectural services in NYS. For example, an LLC is NOT allowed to offer architectural services in NYS. Any experience completed at an LLC will count toward IDP, but will not count toward licensing in NYS.
BulgarBlogger
Jul 13, 16 5:12 pm
By-the-way: in NYS- you don't necessarily need a B.Arch or M.ARch to get licensed. You just need a 4 year B.S.C. in Architecture.
Furthermore, I contacted my board a long time ago to find out if I can get licensed in another state first without 3 years of experience and the Board said that I cannot. The reason is that NYS wants you to get NYS-specific experience. That's why I caution you to be careful what type of firm you apply to outside of NYS, because if you choose to complete your IDP at an LLC in FL, it won't count in NY.
Hope this helps.
nicholass817
Jul 14, 16 12:34 pm
NYS will accept a NCARB certificate in leiu of the education, experience, and examination requirements. We are considering perusing a couple jobs in NYS and have looked into this recently.
I live in NY and have complete nearly 3,000 hours of the 3,740 hours required by IDP (I know it is now AXP). I already have all the hours required for interning under a licensed architect. However, I completed all of those hours while still a student and from my understanding NY state will not accept these hours since they require 3 years of internship after graduation.
I know I want to become licensed. However, I'd rather not wait 3 more years and still feel chained by the requirements shown by IDP/AXP. I want to have the freedom in my career to choose a position where I wouldn't necessarily have to work for a licensed architect or have to worry about fulfilling certain requirements.
For these reasons, I was considering getting licensed in another state for the time being so that my hours would be recognized. Eventually, down the road, in maybe 5-10 years I would get reciprocity in NY but not have to worry about IDP. I don't think I would need to use my license until then anyways. However I'd rather just get it and not have to worry about it anymore. Does anyone know states where I could pursue licensure without the requirements like NYS? Any knowledge on Florida's requirements as I am maybe considering moving down there eventually anways. Any thoughts appreciated.
I thought NYS licensing is much attainable. I would suggest Fl but check w NCARB first.
In NY, you need 3 years of experience and IDP completed. Your IDP can count toward the 3 years as long as the completed IDP was at a firm recognized by NYS. Again, not all entities are legally allowed to offer architectural services in NYS. For example, an LLC is NOT allowed to offer architectural services in NYS. Any experience completed at an LLC will count toward IDP, but will not count toward licensing in NYS.
By-the-way: in NYS- you don't necessarily need a B.Arch or M.ARch to get licensed. You just need a 4 year B.S.C. in Architecture.
Furthermore, I contacted my board a long time ago to find out if I can get licensed in another state first without 3 years of experience and the Board said that I cannot. The reason is that NYS wants you to get NYS-specific experience. That's why I caution you to be careful what type of firm you apply to outside of NYS, because if you choose to complete your IDP at an LLC in FL, it won't count in NY.
Hope this helps.
NYS will accept a NCARB certificate in leiu of the education, experience, and examination requirements. We are considering perusing a couple jobs in NYS and have looked into this recently.
http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/article147.htm
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