Oratorical Contest National Finals

The 2025 National Finals will be May 16-18 in Hillsdale, Michigan at Hillsdale College. Quarterfinal and semifinal contests are scheduled for Saturday, May 17 with the finals scheduled for Sunday, May 18.

All contestants and chaperones will arrive the Friday of the contest weekend.  All contestants and chaperones will stay on campus at Hillsdale College.

A mandatory pre-contest orientation session for all contestants will take place the Friday evening of the contest weekend.  A banquet honoring all contestants will be Sunday afternoon, following the national championship contest.

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