The CCIM Institute's University Partner Program is designed to help universities and colleges prepare their students for successful careers in commercial real estate. The program offers a variety of benefits to both universities and their students, including:
Earn the CCIM Designation at an accelerated pace (48 months) though the University Fast Track Graduate Membership. Graduates within the last five years of real estate master's programs from approved colleges and universities will get credit for most of the core Designation courses. View the courses.
Earn the CCIM Designation at an accelerated pace though the University Fast Track. Graduates within the last five years of undergraduate real estate programs from approved colleges and universities will get credit for the first Designation course requirement.
Exclusively available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students aligned with approved colleges and universities, University Partner Student Membership gives you the same advantages as regular student membership, with access to enhanced benefits.
Begin building your professional network in college by joining The CCIM Institute at a reduced student rate. Student Membership is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students and gives you access to benefits and a network that can help you in the classroom and give your career a fast start.
Student Membership benefits include:
Full-time college students and instructors can join The CCIM Institute as Academic members to grow their commercial real estate network and access The CCIM Institute tools. If you are interested in earning the CCIM Designation, you will need to join as a Candidate, Fast Track, or University Fast Track Member.
Academic memberships do not receive Candidate member tuition discounts.
If you are considering joining The CCIM Institute as a candidate member for the first time any time after Jan. 31, your dues will be prorated for the remainder of the year. All unpaid memberships expire at the end of the calendar year unless renewed for the following calendar year.
Institute Candidate, Fast Track, and University Fast Track
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