Penn Certamen (University of Pennsylvania)

Best for: Teams that want a university-hosted certamen invitational with clear dates and a straightforward registration window. Day to day: Penn Certamen runs a full tournament day and posts a syllabus and team-registration page, plus resources such as past questions and general certamen guidance. Common pitfalls: Registration closes well before the tournament date, and teams often need time to confirm rosters and levels, so it helps to set internal deadlines and register early rather than last-minute. Verify details on the official page.