ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Student Viz Assignment Contest

Show off your Tableau skills

Contest Overview

Tableau's Academic Programs team is proud to support instructors and students around the world who are using our products in the classroom to see and understand data. Twice a year, we run the Student Viz Assignment Contests where you can submit favorite homework assignments or vizzes you've created and published to Tableau Public.

Prizes for top three winners include Tableau swag bags and community recognition!

How it Works

1. Must be current student

You must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited academic institution at the time of submission to participate.

2. Download Tableau Desktop

As a student, you're eligible for a free Tableau Desktop license through Tableau for Students.

3. Read the rules

Only one entry per round is allowed and work must be original. Check out the official rules for more information.

4. Submit through Tableau Public

You must publish your viz, dashboard or story to your Tableau Public profile (learn how to do this here). Be sure the data you're using data can be shared publicly.

Judging Criteria

Creativity
25 points: Does the viz present insights in an interesting way?
Analytical Depth
25 points: Was the data used in a way to explore?
Beauty/Design
25 points: Is the visualization beautiful, relevant, and effective?
Overall
25 points: Rate the visualization overall.
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