Suggested Team Workflow Plans

These plans can also be found: First-Time Team Info

For teams on a two-semester plan
(starting Fall):

Two-semester Plan & Tips

For teams on a one-semester plan
(starting Winter/Spring):

One-Semester Plan & Tips

Brief 2027 On-site Contest Schedule

Sunday, 4 April
1-4 PM:  Check in, Bench setup
4-6:15 PM: Welcome, Team Mixer, Flash Pitch Round I
6:15-7:40: Dinner, Speaker, Mandatory Safety Meeting

Monday, 5 April
8:30 AM-2 PM: Orals, Lunch, Presentation
2:15-3:15 PM: Poster Session
3:15 - 4 PM: Networking with the Judges

Tuesday, 6 April
8:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bench-scale Demos
11:30 - 12:45 PM: Lunch and Speaker
12:45 - 3:00 PM: Bench-scale Decommissioning
3 - 4 PM: Flash Pitch Final Round
4-5:30 PM: Game Night, DJ, & hors d'oeuvres

Wednesday, 7 April
Morning: Free time for teams while judges deliberate.
5:30 - 8 PM: Awards Banquet

2027 Dates and Deadlines

Schedule below includes all key dates (Fall '26-April '27) for contest preparations, registration, finding auditors, and submissions.

2027 WERC Dates & Deadlines

2027 Official Team Schedules

Coming soon.