California State Science Fair:
Frequently Asked Questions

Communication

• How can I contact the State Science Fair?

• How can I qualify for the State Science Fair?
• Are Team Projects allowed?

• How can I get an application?
• What are this year's deadlines?
• I'm one of three on a Team Project. Do we each have to pay the Application Fee?
• One of my Team Project members can't come to the Fair. Does he/she still have to submit an Application?
• In my county fair I was in category X, but CSSF doesn't have that category. What category should I choose?
• Can I submit my Application electronically?
• Can I pay the Application Fee electronically?
• I'm an "alternate." When do I submit an application?
• When do alternates find out if they are accepted?
• What about Application Fees for alternates?

• I can't be there on Monday. Can someone else set up my project?
• What should I wear? (And why?)
• How will the judging work?
• What do judges really expect?
• Can my friends come, too?
• One of my Team Project members can't come to the Fair. Can we still be judged?

• Is there a public viewing time?
• What should I wear to the Awards Ceremony? (And why?)
• When can I take my science project away?