U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO)

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Local Exam window (following the usual late-February to March pattern)approximate

March 1, 2027 (UTC-5)

A three-round US chemistry competition run through local ACS sections, moving from a Local Exam to a National Exam and finally a Study Camp for the top scorers. The four highest-performing Study Camp students form the US team for the International Chemistry Olympiad.

Registration

Format: Hybrid
Age: 14-18
Participation: Individual
Location: United States
Entry fee: USD 60
Prize: Advancement to the national Study Camp; selection for the four-student US team at IChO.

Timeline

Local Exam window (following the usual late-February to March pattern)approximateMarch 1, 2027 (UTC-5) source
National Exam window (following the usual mid-April pattern)approximateApril 15, 2027 (UTC-4) source
Study Camp (following the usual early-June pattern)approximateJune 1, 2027 (UTC-4) source

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