IIDA Student Mentoring Program – Application Deadline

IIDA Student Mentoring Program

Hosted by IIDA 

The IIDA Student Mentoring Program offers IIDA Student members a chance to gain and share insight into a career in the commercial interior design community by meeting with and shadowing a professional.

• Eligibility

  The IIDA Student Mentoring Program is an opportunity for professionals to inspire emerging designers and share their expertise and for students to expand their network and professional connections. This year the mentoring program will be offered in-person and virtually, giving mentors and students the flexibility they need for a successful mentoring experience. Mentors and students may create a hybrid mentoring experience, blending an in-person meeting with supplemental virtual mentoring sessions throughout March and April.

  Please note: If there is not an in-person opportunity in your area, you will automatically be paired with someone virtually.

  Important Dates

  Applicants will be notified of their student/mentor pairings on March 4, 2026.

  Submission Open	December 1, 2025
  Submission Closed	February 14, 2026

  Pricing

  Free for all members – students & mentors

  Non-member student (includes free membership) – $60

  Non-member mentor – $85

When: Deadline Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Where: Online Application
Serving: Mentors and Students
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: Design
Program Type: Tour
Cost: $0 – $85