TYPES OF UAP MEMBERSHIP AND THEIR FUNCTION

Regular Member (Corporate Member)

A registered and licensed architect in the Philippines who has applied for and been granted membership in the UAP.

• Right to use the initials "UAP" after their name.

• Right to vote and be voted upon in their local chapter.

• Right to elect members to the Electoral College and hold national positions.

• Receives UAP publications, documents, and certificates.

• Avails subsidies on convention and conference fees

Member in Good Standing

A Regular Member who has complied with all duties and requirements set by the UAP, including payment of annual dues.

• Entitled to all rights and privileges of the organization.

• Listed in the Active Roster of Registered and Licensed Architects of their chapter.

• Must be a Member in Good Standing to be nominated for higher accolades like Fellow. [1, 2]

Fellow (FUAP)

A corporate member elevated by the UAP National Board for notable contributions to the architectural profession (design, management, education, or public service).

• Distinction to use the initials "FUAP" after their name.

• Entitled to wear the official Fellow medallion in UAP formal functions.

• Must have been a Member in Good Standing for at least ten (10) consecutive years

Member Emeritus

A corporate member who has been in good standing for a continuous thirty-five (35) years and has retired from the practice of architecture.

• Exempt from paying annual dues and fees, yet retains all voting rights and privileges of membership.

• Right to use the initials "EUAP"

Honorary Member

A non-architect who has contributed and given special service to the architectural profession, arts, allied sciences, or public service.

• Recognized by the UAP for exceptional support to the profession, typically at the recommendation of the Membership Committee.

Charter Member

The initial members who were part of the foundational establishment of the United Architects of the Philippines.

• Holds historical distinction within the organization.