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