Grad SLAM Participant Information

Co-Curricular Record Approved

Hard work outside of the classroom deserves to be recognized. UC San Diego now has a Co-Curricular Record, which recognizes student involvement and skills developed on an official, validated record signed by the University Registrar.

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2026 Guidelines and Downloads

Guidelines for the 2026 UC San Diego Grad SLAM competition
Title Slide Template
- Deadline to submit recorded talks is Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10AM Pacific Time
Final round will occur on Thursday, April 2, 2026
UC System wide final round will occur on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Judges' ballot form for the 2026 UC San Diego competition
Grad SLAM FAQ Sheet

2026 Grad SLAM Prizes

All Participants

Eligible participants who follow competition guidelines and submit a video by January 6, 2025 will get a $25 Visa gift card!

Finalists

Participants - $250

3rd Place - $750

2nd Place - $1,500

1st Place - $2,500

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