FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IS EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO ENTER?

No! Universal Miss is a three tier system and starting at the preliminary level will help you gain all the experience you need for state and nationals!

WHO CAN COMPETE?

UM offers eight age groups!
Universal Baby 0-2, Universal Mini 3-6, Universal Young Miss 7-9, Universal Pre-Teen 10-12, Universal Teen 13-17, Universal Jr. Miss 18-20, *Universal Miss 21-29, and *Universal Elite Miss 30+
*unmarried/married/divorced/has children

WHAT THE REQUIRED EVENTS?

Contestants 0-6 will compete in formal wear, open fashion, interview, and, meet & greet with judges
Contestants 7+ will compete in formal wear, open fashion, interview, and personal introduction.

ARE THERE OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS?

Yes! UM offers multiples optional events for the contestants that loves that stage! Talent, modeling, acting, photogenic, and more!