Rogers State University Hosts Inaugural High School Programming Contest

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Rogers State University is hosting the first edition of its High School International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) on Wednesday, April 1st from 8am to 2pm on its Claremore campus. Eleven teams from across the region have registered to compete in this high-intensity programming competition.

Why it matters

The ICPC is a prestigious global programming competition that challenges students to solve complex, real-world problems under intense time pressure. Hosting a high school version allows RSU to engage with the next generation of computer science talent in Oklahoma and the surrounding region.

The details

The one-day competition will task high school teams of 3-4 students to collaboratively solve a series of programming challenges. Participants will be evaluated on their ability to rapidly design, code, and test solutions to problems that test their skills in areas like algorithms, data structures, and software engineering.

• The inaugural High School ICPC competition will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
• The event will run from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the Claremore campus of Rogers State University.

What’s next

The top-performing teams in the High School ICPC competition will receive prizes and recognition, with the winning team potentially earning an invitation to compete in the global ICPC university-level event.