 | Arkansas Council of teachers of mathematics |
The ACTM Invitational State Math Contest will take place Saturday, April 25th, 2026, on the campus of The University of Central Arkansas in Conway.
The public list of invited students is available here. (Names are abbreviated for privacy.)
Invited students will receive a letter with individualized registration instructions.
Contest Location
The 2026 ACTM Invitational State Math Contest will be held in the Math and Computer Science Building (MCS) on the campus of The University of Central Arkansas. The building address is 2235 Bruce St, Conway, AR 72035.
This building is near the intersection of Bruce St. and Western Ave.
UCA Campus Map & Parking
A map of the UCA Campus available here.
In general, you can park anywhere you find an open spot. You should avoid parking illegally or interfering with the flow of traffic.
For passenger vehicles: There parking available to the northern side of the Math & Computer Science Building.
For busses: The closest lot with room to maneuver more safely is the overflow parking at the corner of Bruce Street & Baridon Street.
Contest Day Agenda
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Doors open | Math and Computer Science Building (MCS) |
| 9:00 – 9:45 am |
Find room assignment |
MCS Lobby |
| 10:00 – 11:00 am | Contests | Room assigned at check-in |
| 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Campus Tour (if desired) |
|
| 1:00 pm | Awards Ceremony | Ida Waldron Auditorium, Main Hall |
Please remember to bring
- At least two sharpened pencils.
- A non-CAS calculator. Please ensure it has strong batteries.
Frequently Asked Questions
For information about the statewide contests: Dr. Garth Johnson, ACTM State Contest Director, garthj@uca.edu .
I lost my invitation letter. OR I never received my invitation letter. What do I do?
Do I need to pay a registration fee to participate in the State Math Contest?
No. There is no additional fee to participate in the state contest.Are there campus dining options available between the contest and the award assembly?
Yes. See the UCA Campus Dining page for details.Available options on Saturday, April 25, 2026:
Student Center Food Court 11a-5p
Chick-fil-A 11a-5p
Pizza Hut 11a-4p
Student Center C-Store 11a-5p
Twisted Taco (in Donaghey Hall) 11a-8p
Christian Cafeteria 10:30a-1p
Many other options are available near campus.
Is there anything to do between the end of the contest and the award assembly?
UCA will have campus tours available after the contest ends. You can indicate if you wish to participate in a tour when you register.
Several UCA departments will have tables set up outside Main Hall. You are welcome to talk to these departments to discuss the opportunities that UCA offers.
I forgot my calculator/pencil on Contest Day. Do you have one I can borrow?
No, We do not have calculators or pencils to lend for the Math Contest.