STUDENT LIFE
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Join the student chapters of ASID and IIDA to get a jump-start on your career. Both groups hold events where you can meet other students, network with professional designers, learn more about the industry, and give back through community service projects.
ASID
More than 8,000 student members of ASID in 180 schools across the country form the largest network of interior design students worldwide. ASID student membership is the best way to meet the professionals, connect with peers through Career Day, compete in interior design award programs sponsored by ASID, stay informed on current issues, and make the transition to Allied Membership in ASID after graduation.
- Join ASID at the student membership rate.
- Follow the ASID Student Chapter at DI on Facebook or on Instagram.
IIDA
IIDA, the International Interior Design Association, is an organization of more than 11,000 members representing interior designers world wide. Student members are encouraged to interact and participate fully in all activities and planning sessions and have voting representation on the Chapter Board of Directors through an elected representative.
- Join IIDA at the student membership rate.
- Follow the IIDA student group at DI on Facebook.
The Design Institute of San Diego Student Ambassador program is an elite group of current students who are selected on the basis of leadership, scholarship, professionalism and desire to engage and promote student activities and events. There are only seven positions available. Ambassadors uphold the philosophy, mission and goals of DISD by personal example and by serving as hosts and hostesses for DISD.
- Contact Savanna McDede for more information.
Make the world a better place by volunteering in your community.
DI has work-study funding to pay eligible students for the time they spending volunteering in the community.
- Contact Michelle Dewane to learn more.
Show your school pride with hats, shirts, mugs, license plate holders and more! DI merchandise are available in the campus bookstore.
- The bookstore is regularly open during the first two weeks of each semester. Hours will be announced in advance via email.
- To purchase DI merchandise at other times, please inquire at the front desk in the Administration building.
Register to Vote
As a college student in California, you can register to vote here in California or in your home state.
- To register to vote in California, register online or pick up a voter registration form in the DI Library
- To update your California voter registration, simply re-register to vote
- Register to vote in your home state
- Learn about voting while in the military or stationed overseas
Prepare for Elections
Review California election dates, ballot measures, and candidate information.
Use the DI Library Election Guide to check facts, follow the money, and learn more about the issues from reliable sources.
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