Policies
The North Carolina Science Olympiad follows the National Science Olympiad policies and guidelines except where specifically noted in the policies below. The National Science Olympiad policies and the policies below must be reviewed and adhered to by each school/coach participating in a North Carolina Science Olympiad tournament. It is the responsibility of the Head Coach of each school/team to make their students, parents, and volunteers aware of these policies.
- Appeals Policy
- Cheating
- Clarifications & FAQs
- Coaching
- Constructed Devices
- Eye Protection
- First Place Overall Winner Program
- Home Schools
- Honor Cords
- Interference
- Laptop and Electronic Devices
- Medals, Trophies, and State Bids
- Membership
- Multiple Teams: Varsity and Junior Varsity
- National Ready Regional Tournament
- Never Alone
- Parent Participation
- Scoring and Ranking
- Team Size and Composition
- Test Integrity
- Vandalism and Behavior
- Volunteer Code of Ethics