How to Participate
Get started by registering for a Local Chemistry Olympiad competition!
Local competitions are:
- The first step in the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, held each March
- Overseen by volunteer USNCO Coordinators at ACS Local Sections
- Open to all high school students in the U.S. (See Rules & Eligibility)
How to Register for Your Local Chemistry Olympiad:
Students
Students interested in competing must register with ACS by completing the registration form no later than January 26, 2024.
Registration does not guarantee participation in the program.
Students will be notified by the USNCO Coordinators if their participation was confirmed.
Home-Schooled Students
Home-Schooled students interested in competing must register with ACS by completing the registration form no later than January 26, 2024.
Teachers
Teachers shall inform students interested in competing that they must register with ACS (see information for students to the left).
Teachers are encouraged to assit students in preparations for the exam and contact the USNCO Coordinator to learn about the program in their ACS Local Section.
