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Student Registration Instructions

Simply follow these easy steps to register for New York State History Day!

To download a PDF version of these instructions, click here.
  1. Obtain your 4-digit registration code from your teacher.
  2. Log on to: http//:www.nyshistoryday.org
  3. On the main page, click on the Registering for New York State History Day icon
  4. You should now see a page that says "Welcome to Online Registration!" The instructions on the page, in addition to these steps, will help you navigate the system.
  5. Click the link that reads "2008 New York State History Day."
  6. You should now be on a page with a drop-down menu. Select "Competing Student" and click "Submit."
  7. Click on "Don't have a username and password? Click here to begin." At the "1: Establish Your Identity" screen, choose NY from the drop down menu, then type your last name and 4 digit code in the boxes. Click "Submit."
  8. The page should say "2: Is This You?" If you see your full name below, click the green "yes." (If it isn't you, or if you get a message saying there were no matches, contact your teacher and have him or her check your info using their log in.)
  9. The page should now say "3. Establish Your Account Username and Password." Do what the screen tells you to do, then click "Submit."
  10. You should now be on a page that says "Welcome to Online Registration for 2008 New York State History Day." It will have a lot of important information at top. Please take the time to read this page.
  11. Registration has been divided into 2 steps. Let's start with STEP 1: STUDENT INFORMATION: Part A. You will see a series of links below the heading. Any link that has a red asterisk in front of it MUST be completed. Links without asterisks are optional.
  12. Click on the first link "Who Are You:" This will take you to a page where you must type in information. You only have to complete the forms with asterisks. When you are done, click "SAVE." You should now see a green check mark next to the link.
  13. Click on the "Statement of Originality" link. You have to read this statement, select "Yes" from the drop down menu (if it is true and you want to compete, that is), and click "SAVE" in order to continue.
  14. Click on the title of your entry under the "Entry Information" heading. Check to make sure the information your teacher entered is correct. Add a brief description. This will help the state office know if you qualify for Special Awards. Type your special needs, if any. Please know that we may not be able to accommodate all of your needs. See the contest rule book for the list of what the state competition will provide; we will contact you before the contest if we can't meet your need.
  15. Move on to STEP 2: PARENT/GUARDIAN, FAMILY AND FRIEND INFORMATION. This is important! You need your parent or legal guardian to complete the "Register a Parent/Other" and "Parent/Guardian Permission for Student Participation" areas in order to complete your registration.
  16. When all the boxes in front of each field have green check boxes, you can complete your registration by clicking "Confirm Registration and Review Fee Summary." If the system doesn't have all the info it needs, it will tell you what you have to go back and fix. If your registration is complete, you will be at the payment screen. Below a bunch of text you should see a box with your name in it.
  17. If you or a parent/guardian are paying for your entry fee: Click the box under your name and click "Click to Save and Continue." You can pay one of two ways:
    • Using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover to make a secure payment online. Just click the Credit Card box and follow the prompts.
    • Mailing in a check. Click the Check box and follow the prompts
  18. If your school district is going to pay for your entry fee: Click "Return to Registration" and then "Finished for now? Save and Log Out." Notify your teacher that you have completed the registration form so that your teacher can submit the fee for your entry.
  19. When your entry fee payment is received and processed, you will receive an email confirmation of your registration. It can take up to 5 business days to receive a confirmation email, and even longer if you pay by check. Please note that the system will not send a confirmation email until payment is received. If your school is paying with a purchase order, this means payment may not be received before the day of the contest. If you have concerns about your registration status, please contact our office.


If you encounter problems with online registration call 607-547-1534 for assistance.