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19 program guides. These are routes to explore, not upcoming event listings.

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Science and engineering · School or team

Prepare across science events and follow your state’s team qualification route to Nationals.

Who it’s for: School teams in Division B or C

Find your State Chapter and register a team in the appropriate division.

Team registration
Register through the State Chapter and prepare the season’s events.
Regional competition
Follow your state’s regional qualification process where applicable.
State tournament
Teams compete for the state’s National Tournament places.
National tournament
Teams selected through state competition attend Nationals.

Before you commit: State advancement rules vary; invitational tournaments provide preparation and are not a universal qualifying stage.

Sources and review · 2026-10-20

Organizer: Science Olympiad. Causey’s summary is a starting point; the organizer decides eligibility, selection and current availability.