Requirements & Deliverables

REQUIREMENTS

CREATE SUBMISSION ACCOUNT

Detailed instructions will be provided at a later date.

MEET TRADE DEADLINE

Friday, October 10, 2025, no later than 4:00 p.m. ET (Close of U.S. markets)

All teams must fully execute at least one trade on WInS by close of the U.S. markets (4:00 p.m. ET) in order to be eligible to advance to the Semifinals and Global Finale.

SUBMIT TEAM ROSTER

Friday, October 31, 2025, no later than 5:00 p.m. ET

Official team rosters detailing your team members must be submitted via the approved platform (more details to be provided); no changes are permitted after this date. You are required to provide:

  • First and Last Name for each team member (minimum of four; maximum of six)
  • Email address for each team member
  • Expected graduation year for each team member
  • First and Last Name for Advisor
  • School-issued email address for Advisor
  • Preferred email address for Advisor
  • Official Team Name (Note: Teams will be able to enter an official team name at the end of the midterm report form. Teams should choose their names and have fun with it. Please use good judgment. Team names that use offensive or vulgar language, as determined by the Wharton Global Youth Program in its sole discretion, may be automatically disqualified.)

SUBMIT SCHOOL DOCUMENTATION

Friday, December 8, 2025, no later than 5:00 p.m. ET

We require official documentation from your school to ensure your team is in compliance with the Competition Rules. Do not wait until the last minute to request documentation. This will be submitted along with your Final Report as a separate file.

The school documentation must be:

  • Written and signed by a school administrator (NOT your advisor).
  • Be on official school letterhead.
  • Include:
    • The names of each student on the team and the advisor.
    • Statement that all students and the advisor are affiliated with the school and have permission to participate.
  • No longer than one page.

Here is a template school administrators can use to provide Official School Documentation: Download Official School Documentation Template.

DELIVERABLES

More information coming soon.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

More information coming soon.