The University of Maryland Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) plays an important role in the life of the school. AIAS connects the student body by providing networking opportunities inside and outside the school:
- Biennial Art Auction
- Annual Career Fair
- 2009 Quad Conference
- Freedom by Design
- Annual Beaux Arts Ball
- Lectures
- Shop talks
- Barbeques
- Movie nights
- National design competitions