important dates
Important Events & Deadlines
For news and upcoming events visit this page.
October 10, 2025 | POL anthology live for 2024-25 school year
October 27, 2025 | NJPOL Live Q&A
October 29, 2025 | NJPOL Judge Application Opens
October 29, 2025 | Travel Reimbursement Opens
November 24th, 2025 | NJPOL Registration Opens
January 6, 2026 | POL Judge Application Closes
January 21st, 2026 | NJPOL Registration Closes
February 2, 2026 | Region 4 Competition | Mayo Performing Arts Center
February 3, 2026 | Region 1 Competition | Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts
February 4, 2026 | Region 2 Competition | Stockton University Performing Arts Center
February 10, 2026 | Region 5 Competition | South Orange Performing Arts Center
February 11, 2026 | Region 3 Competition | Grunin Center at Ocean County College
TBD | Region 6 Competition | Passaic County Community College
March 3, 2025 | NJPOL 2025 State Finals
April 3, 2026 | Travel Reimbursement Closes
April 27 - 29, 2026 | Poetry Out Loud National Finals
