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2019 SSBC National Finals. Photo Credit: Steve Buhman, New Leaf Studio
2026 Regional Competitions
There are two levels of the Student Steel Bridge Competition in North America: regional competitions and the national finals. The regional competitions are typically held at ASCE Student Symposia. Outstanding performance in regional competitions, and only participation in those competitions, qualifies eligible teams for the Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals, which is organized by AISC in collaboration with ASCE.
More information about the 2026 regional competitions can be found below. Event registration will be coordinated directly by the regional competition host school.
As teams sign up for this year's competition, we will also update our map showing who plans to participate.
Carolinas
2026 Regional Competition Host
North Carolina A&T University (Greensboro, NC)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 2-4, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/carolinas/ to learn more about the ASCE Carolinas Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Clemson University
Horry Georgetown Technical College
North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of South Carolina
Wake Forest University
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Eastern Great Lakes
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
Youngstown State University (Youngstown, OH)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM
April 9-11, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/eastern-great-lakes to learn more about the ASCE Eastern Great Lakes Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Michigan Technological University
Ohio Northern University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
University of Akron
University of Cincinnati
University of Michigan
University of Mount Union
University of Toledo
Western Michigan University
Youngstown State University
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Frontier
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
Texas A&M University-Kingsville & Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 15-18, 2026
Visit texasce.org/our-programs/student-symposium to learn more about the ASCE Region 6 Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Abilene Christian University
Angelo State University
Lamar University
LeTourneau University
Rice University
Southern Methodist University
Tarleton State University
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas Tech University
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Universidad La Salle
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas at Tyler - Houston Engineering Center
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Gulf Coast
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
University of Alabama & University of Alabama at Birmingham
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
March 12-14, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/gulf-coast to learn more about the ASCE Gulf Coast Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Alabama A&M University
Auburn University
Louisiana Tech University
University of Alabama
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of New Orleans
University of South Alabama
(Updated Decenber 16, 2025)
Indiana-Kentucky
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
University of Kentucky & University of Louisville
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 9-11, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/indiana-kentucky to learn more about the ASCE Indiana-Kentucky Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Purdue University
Purdue University Northwest
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Notre Dame
Western Kentucky University
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Intermountain Southwest
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 16-18, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/intermountain-southwest/ to learn more about the ASCE Intermountain Southwest Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Arizona State University
Boise State University
Northern Arizona University
University of Arizona
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevado, Reno
University of Utah
Utah State University
Utah Valley University
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Metropolitan
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
The College of New Jersey (Ewing, NJ)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 17-19, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/metropolitan to learn more about the ASCE Metropolitan Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Columbia University
Manhattan University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New York City College of Technology
New York University Tandon School of Engineering
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey
The Cooper Union
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Mid-America
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
Southern Illinois University Carbondale & Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 9-11, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/mid-america to learn more about the ASCE Mid-America Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Iowa State University
Kansas State University
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Saint Louis University
South Dakota State University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
William Jewell College
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Mid-Atlantic
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (Johnstown, PA)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 17-19, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/mid-atlantic to learn more about the ASCE Mid-Atlantic East Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Drexel University
Geneva College
George Mason University
Johns Hopkins University
Lehigh University
Morgan State University
Penn State Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State University
Temple University
The George Washington University
University of Maryland
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Mid-Pacific
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
San José State University (San José, CA)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 10-12, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/mid-pacific to learn more about the ASCE Mid-Pacific Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
California State University, Chico
San Francisco State University
San José State University
Santa Clara University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Merced
University of the Pacific
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Mid-South
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
Tennessee Technological University (Cookeville, TN)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 9-11, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/midsouth/ to learn more about the ASCE Mid-South Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Arkansas State University
Christian Brothers University
Harding University
Lincoln Memorial University
Lipscomb University
Tennessee Technological University
University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Memphis
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Vanderbilt University
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Northeast
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 17-19, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/northeast to learn more about the ASCE Northeast Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
École de Technologie Supérieure
Merrimack College
Northeastern University
Quinnipiac University
Roger Williams University
Tufts University
Université Laval
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of New Hampshire
University of Vermont
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Western New England University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Pacific Northwest
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOSTS
University of Alaska Anchorage & University of Alaska Fairbanks
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 16-18, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/pacific-northwest to learn more about the ASCE Pacific Northwest Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Carroll College
Montana State University
Oregon Institute of Technology
Oregon State University
Portland State University
Saint Martin's University
Seattle University
University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
University of Idaho
University of Washington
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Pacific Southwest
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
California State University, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
March 27-30, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/pacificsouthwest to learn more about the ASCE Pacific Southwest Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
California Baptist University
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
Calirfornia State University, Northridge
University of California, Irvine
University of California, San Diego
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Southern California
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Rocky Mountain
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
South Dakota Mines (Rapid City, SD)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 23-25, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/rocky-mountain to learn more about the ASCE Rocky Mountain Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
South Dakota Mines
United States Air Force Academy
University of New Mexico
University of Wyoming
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Southeast
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
March 12-14, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/southeast to learn more about the ASCE Southeast Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Florida Gulf Coast
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida International University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Kennesaw State University
Mercer University
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of North Florida
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
University of South Florida
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Upstate New York - Canada
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 9-11, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/upstate-newyork-canada to learn more about the ASCE Upstate New York - Canada Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Clarkson University
Cornell University
Rensselaer Polytechnic University
Rochester Institute of Technology
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Syracuse University
University at Buffalo
University of Waterloo
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Virginias
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA)
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 9-11, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/virginias to learn more about the ASCE Virginias Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Fairmont State University
James Madison University
Liberty University
Marshall University
Old Dominion University
University of Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech
West Virginia University
(Updated December 16, 2025)
Western Great Lakes
2026 REGIONAL COMPETITION HOST
University of St. Thomas & University of Minnesota Twin Cities
ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM DATES
April 16-19, 2026
Visit studentsymposium.asce.org/western-great-lakes to learn more about the ASCE Western Great Lakes Student Symposium.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Illinois Institute of Technology
Lakehead University
Marquette University
Milwaukee School of Engineering
North Dakota State University
Olivet Nazarene University
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Minnesota Duluth
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of North Dakota
University of St. Thomas
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
(Updated December 16, 2025)