Algorithm Competition Schedule*
Registration
Registration for the 2007 TopCoder Collegiate Challenge Algorithm Competition will open at 9:00 AM EDT on Monday, July 23, and will close at 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, August 16, 2007. In order to be eligible to compete in the Algorithm Competition, competitors must be a registered TopCoder member and have registered separately for the Algorithm Competition. There is no limit to the number of registrants for the competition, however each individual may only register once.
Registration | OPENS: Monday, July 23, 2007 9:00 AM EDT CLOSES: Thursday, August 16 2007 5:00 PM EDT |
Qualification Round
There will be three (3) Qualification Rounds available for those registered for the TCCC. A maximum of 550 competitors will advance to Online Round 1 from each Qualification Round, in addition to the 150 top rated members who automatically advance without competing in the Qualification Round.
Round | Date and Time* | # of Participants | # of Advancers |
Qualification Round 1 | Saturday, August 18 Register: 10:00 AM - 12:55 PM START: 1:00 PM |
All members who have not previously qualified - limited to the first 1,350 participants to register |
550 |
Qualification Round 2 | Tuesday, August 21 Register: 4:00 - 6:55 AM START: 7:00 AM |
All members who have not previously qualified - limited to the first 1,350 participants to register |
550 |
Qualification Round 3 | Thursday, August 23 Register: 6:00 - 8:55 PM START: 9:00 PM |
All members who have not previously qualified - limited to the first 1,350 participants to register |
550 |
*Times are Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -4). In the event that a round must be cancelled for any reason, the round will be held the following day at the same time. |
Online Elimination Rounds | |||
Round | Date and Time* | # of Participants | # of Advancers |
Online Round 1 - Section A |
Tuesday, August 28 Register: 6:00 - 8:55 PM START: 9:00 PM |
Up to 720** | 300 |
Online Round 1 - Section B |
Thursday, August 30 Register: 4:00 - 6:55 AM START: 7:00 AM |
Up to 720** | 300 |
Online Round 1 - Section C |
Saturday, September 1 Register: 10:00 AM - 12:55 PM START: 1:00 PM |
Up to 720** | 300 |
Online Round 2 | Saturday, September 8 Register: 10:00 AM - 12:55 PM START: 1:00 PM |
900 | 300 |
Online Round 3 | Saturday, September 15 Register: 10:00 AM - 12:55 PM START: 1:00 PM |
300 | 150 |
Online Round 4 | Saturday, September 22 Register: 10:00 AM - 12:55 PM START: 1:00 PM |
150 | 48 |
* NOTE: All times are Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -4). In the event that a round must be cancelled for any reason, the round will be the following day at the same time. ** If less than 1,800 competitors qualify to compete in Online Round #1, the maximum number of competitors that will be assigned into any section will be 40% of the actual number of qualifiers, rounded up. |
Onsite Semifinal and Championship Rounds | |
Round of Competition | Date and Time (Eastern Daylight Time) |
Semifinal Room 1 | Wednesday, October 31, 8:30 AM |
Semifinal Room 2 | Wednesday, October 31, 2:00 PM |
Semifinal Room 3 | Thursday, November 1, 8:30 AM |
Wildcard Round | Thursday, November 1, 2:00 PM |
Championship Round | Friday, November 2, 1:30 PM |
Important Dates | |
Important Items To Note | Date and Time (Eastern Daylight Time) |
Last Day to Request a Visa Letter | Friday, September 14, 2007 at 5:00 PM |
Finalist Documents Due | Friday, September 28, 2007 at 5:00 PM |
* Find start times in your time zone
Below is a list of start times for the various rounds. Click the time that corresponds to the round you are interested in to see what time coding begins in your time zone.