Judging FAQ

1. I have students participating in Create@State. Can I still judge? 

Yes! As university professionals, we trust you to ethically and fairly judge any presentation you are assigned. We will work to ensure you do not judge your own student, but you may judge students presentations similar in subject or category. 

2. What is the expected time commitment? 

Judges are invited to check-in one hour prior to the start of the session they are judging. Please refer to the schedule for current session times for the event you are judging.

Typically, judging takes approximately 2-3 hours. 

3. I am coming from off campus. Where do I park? 

Paid parking is available in the parking garage at the student union. For judges who are visiting A-State from off-campus, you are welcome to request a parking pass when you sign up to judge.

The day of the event, volunteers will be stationed at either entrance of the parking garage to distribute parking passes. **Please do not request a parking pass if you work on campus. 

4. Where do I check in on event day?

Judges check-in will be in the Cache River Room on the 3rd floor of the student union. From the parking garage, walk into the building towards Centennial Hall, and take a left at the hallway right past the testing center. Follow signs for "Cache River Room" and "Create@State Judges Check-In". Breakfast will be available for judges from 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM and refreshments will be available in the judges room throughout the event.