Welcome to the United States Academic Decathlon Individual Competition (USADic)!
USADic is a prestigious academic competition open to high school students from around the world.
Study the Curriculum: Engage with our comprehensive curriculum materials, which cover seven subjects: Art, Economics, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Science, and Social Science.
Aligned Tests: Our tests are carefully crafted to mirror the curriculum, giving you a clear roadmap to success.
Rounds I, II, and III: There are 3 rounds of online competition, making it easily accessible to anyone. Each round of competition covers all seven subjects. The tests are designed to have a high degree of difficulty, challenging even the brightest and most talented.
Round IV Nationals: The culmination of the competition is the 4th and final round: Nationals.
Ready to embark on an unforgettable academic journey? Register now and take the first step towards showcasing your talents in USADic!
Group registration is for those registering multiple students (other than coaches) at once and are interested in a discount. All participants will compete individually. Details may vary.
Single Person Registration
Coach Registration - Group discounts apply.
Group Registration - Group discounts apply.
Interested but looking for more details? Scroll down for an in-depth overview of how the competition works.
Students may not be actively competing in the USAD Team Competition. They must be eliminated, an alternate, or not on a team.
Individuals will compete online against other students on USAD's testing platform on a scheduled date and time.
USADic is a prestigious academic contest that welcomes high school students from around the globe. Designed as an individualized version of the traditional team- based United States Academic Decathlon (USAD aka Academic Decathlon®), USADic offers a unique opportunity for students who are interested in academic competition. By participating in USADic, students can demonstrate their academic skills, build confidence, and connect with peers from around the world. Participants compete in one of the following divisions:
Within each division, participants compete in a subdivision based on their USAD GPA:
*USAD uses their own criteria to calculate a participant’s GPA. This may cause the participant’s USAD GPA to vary from their school’s GPA.
We encourage participants to register as early as possible to allow ample time to review the curriculum materials and prepare thoroughly. Registration opens in June, with the competition starting in January. Although registration covers all rounds of the competition, students have the option to register before to any specific round. The competition culminates with Round IV, Nationals, held in late April or early May
Registration is done through our website via our Registration Page.
The registration fee includes:
Once registered, login credentials for the online testing system are sent out via email. Instructions to download curriculum materials are also included for those who are getting a copy with their registration.
Each year, USAD generates its own unique curriculum. The curriculum materials cover all seven subjects: Art, Economics, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Science, and Social Science. Participants utilize the curriculum materials on their own to prepare/study for the competitions. USADic utilizes the official USAD curriculum materials. All decathletes use the same curriculum materials, whether it's for the Academic Decathlon® team competition or Academic Decathlon Individual Competition.
Each season is centered around a unique theme. The theme for the 2024-2025 season is "Our Changing Climate." Competition tests directly align with the curriculum materials provided, ensuring a cohesive learning experience.
USADic consists of up to four non-elimination rounds, each held online. The competition starts with Round I in January and concludes with Round IV in late April or early May. The schedule for the upcoming season is typically announced at the end of October. Detailed instructions are provided before each round of competition to guide participants through the process.
After each round of competition results are emailed to the person who did the registration. Coaches and Group Coordinators will get the results for everyone
they registered. Students who registered themselves will get thier own results.
There is 1 test per event for each round of competition. Each event has a possible score of 1,000 points.
A participant's overall score is an accumulation of scores from all the events for that round.
Please feel free to contact us with questions or for further clarification on any aspects of USADic. Thank you for your interest in the United States Academic Decathlon Individual Competition (USADic). We look forward to welcoming you to our community of scholars!