2025 Simulation Competition

2025 Pandemic Simulation Competition

We're looking forward to seeing your nominations! The registration/nomination window for the Pandemic Simulation competition is open until February 24. Below are a few important reminders about the competition. When you're ready to nominate, click the link below. Students who get nominated by a NASPAA member school will be automatically approved. This simulation is brought to you by DMS Academy.

NOMINATE YOUR STUDENTS TO COMPETE

Competition Details:

This year's simulation is VIRTUAL-ONLY and takes place in several different virtual meeting rooms in several different time zones on March 1st and March 8th. You will indicate your preference for your students.
Students are mixed and matched when getting their team assignments. This is a networking opportunity, and we try to avoid having multiple students from the same school on the same team.
Each school can nominate between ONE and FIVE (1-5) students for the competition.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS should be nominated if you have them. If you have a public service undergraduate program (e.g. political science), you will be required to nominate at least TWO undergraduate students total as long as they are actively enrolled in that major. Essentially, half of the students you nominate, rounded down, must be undergraduate students. Students who are enrolled in a combined undergraduate/graduate 5-year program can be counted as either an undergraduate or graduate student for this purpose.
The registration fee is $20 per student. It is paid during the registration/nomination process.

Simulation Partner School Hosts:

Arizona State University
Ludovika University of Public Service Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies
New York University - Robert F Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Old Dominion University
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
University of North Dakota
University of Texas Arlington / University of Texas Dallas