Important Dates

09/15/2025 McCloskey Applications Open, click here to apply

10/1/2025 IDEAs Challenge, 7:30 - 9 pm in Room 109 at the IDEA Center

10/9/25 McCloskey Round 1 Info Session, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Room 160 at the IDEA Center

11/9/2025 McCloskey Submissions Due 11:59 pm EST

11/12/2025 McCloskey Round 1 Judging Begins

11/25/2025 Round 1 Judging Complete

Week of 12/5/2025 Round 2 Decisions Shared

12/08/2025 Mentor Applications Due

12/10/2025 Mentor Matchmaking Event

2/4/26 Round 2 Submissions Due 11:59 pm EST

02/16/2026 Round 2 Judging Begins

02/27/2026 Round 2 Judging Ends

Week of 03/09/2026 Semifinalist Decisions Shared

04/23/2026 Semifinals Round 

04/24/2026 Finals Round, 1-4 pm with Reception to follow until 6:00 pm