NHD Student

Registration

Registration for a NHD student is mostly the same as it is for other student events, EXCEPT that when you choose a category, your entry will change to include what you need for your entry.

In addition to this, if you are eligible to compete in a regional, state, or the National event, then you are required to update your profile as required by the event. The National NHD event also requires travel and housing information.

This guide will only take you through the first tier of registration, so make sure as you advance that you login and thoroughly read through your profile so that you include any other necessary information.

Creating an Account

Make sure your teacher has created an account before proceeding. You will need to choose them and your school from a dropdown list.

1. Go to your contest URL.
2. Click Create Account in the toolbar, then select Student from the drop-down menu.
3. Insert your first name, last name, and email address. Then, click the Save & Continue button.
   • Note: This is the email your contest admin will use to contact you. It's best to use a personal or parent email. Using a school email address may block the registration confirmation email or mark it as spam.
4. Complete the Student’s Personal Information section. Then, click the Save & Continue button.
5. Complete the Student’s Additional Questions section. Then, click the Save & Continue button.
6. Complete the Student’s School & Teacher section. Then, click the Save & Continue button.
7. Complete the Student’s Entry section. Then, click the Save & Continue button.
   1. Group Projects Only
      1. IF YOU ARE REGISTERING AS PART OF A GROUP PROJECT, the first student in a group to register will create the entry. That student will give other group members the “Team/Project Key.” This Team/Project key will appear in a confirmation screen for that student and in that student’s profile when logged into the account. Sample Team/Project Key: b965f631-a8a0-4eff-8145-d1698f3618d3.
         1. The other group members will create their student accounts and enter the Team/Project Key for their entry. Entering the key will bring up the title and description for their entry (completed by the group member who created the initial entry).
   2. Category Instructions
      1. Documentary Students: Click Add File and upload a single PDF of your Written Materials (title page, process paper, and annotated bibliography).
      2. Exhibit Students: Click Add File and upload a single PDF of your Written Materials (title page, process paper, and annotated bibliography).
      3. Paper Students: Click Add File and upload a single PDF of your Paper (title page, process paper, annotated bibliography, and paper).
      4. Performance Students: Click Add File and upload a single PDF of your Written Materials (title page, process paper, and annotated bibliography).
      5. Website Students: You will need to register on Web Central before you can continue. Once registered, insert your NHDWebCentral Site Key.
8. Complete the Student’s Project Additional Questions section. Then, click the Save & Continue button.
9. Complete the Student Permissions and Waivers section with a parent/guardian. Then, click the Save & Continue button.
10. Follow the prompts to pay any contest registration fees.
11. Registration is complete. Your username will appear on this screen. Record your system username and password.
12. You will receive a registration confirmation email from zFairs.

Logging into Student Account (After Registering)

1. Go to the contest URL: [insert your contest URL here].
2. Click Login in the top right corner.
3. Insert your username and password.
   • If you forgot your username and/or password, click the Login Help hyperlink and follow the prompts to reset.

Logging Out of Student Account

1. Click your name in the top right corner.
2. Select Logout from the drop-down menu.

Editing Student Account Information

1. After logging in to your student account, click your name in the top right corner.
2. Select My Profile from the drop-down menu to edit your personal information, project information, or other registration information before contest registration ends.
3. Select Change Password to change the password for your account.

Promoted Students (From an earlier zFairs contest)

1. Click on the link provided by your coordinator, which will take you to the homepage of the contest you advance to.
2. Click the Login button on the top right of the page. DO NOT create a new account.
3. Use the username and password you created for your regional/affiliate contest registration to log in to your profile.
4. Read the welcome message, “There are a few things to take care of...” Click the Save & Continue button.
5. Follow the prompts to complete registration.
6. Complete the Student Permissions and Waivers section with a parent/guardian. Then, click the Save & Continue button.
7. Follow the prompts to pay any contest registration fees.
8. Once you have submitted the payment, you will see a confirmation screen. Click the Complete first-time login button. This will take you to the main page where you can access your profile.
9. Registration is complete. You will receive a registration confirmation email from zFairs. Using a school email address may block the registration confirmation email or mark it as spam.