The qualifying exam for this year’s Integration Bee is from 4 PM to 6 PM on Friday, 5th April 2019 at 314 Altgeld Hall. Sign up HERE if you are interested in competing.

The exam consists of 15 questions. It will be held for 30 minutes at two different times; 4:10 PM and 5:10 PM, on Friday, 5th April in 314 Altgeld Hall.

The top 16 students qualify for the final which will be held the next day from 2 PM to 4 PM at the same venue.

There will be eight initial knockout rounds between two students. In each round, the contestants will have to solve three problems and the contestant who solves the most problems wins. If two students are tied, time will determine who progresses.

This will be followed by quarterfinals, semis and the final. Here, the format is a direct knockout; one problem only.

In a given round, if both students are unable to solve a problem, they will keep solving until only one remains.

The winner of the competition, the “Grand Integrator” and runner-up both receive $50 Bookstore vouchers.

All are welcome to attend. The audience is encouraged to attempt all questions. If a member from the audience solves a given question quicker than the contestants, there will be audience prizes as well.