HackCU was started five years ago by a group of passionate students who wanted to provide other students the time and space to work on projects they don’t normally work on through school. Since then we’ve been committed to fulfilling our mission of bringing you high-quality, inclusive events open to people of all levels of experience.
Like to write programs? Dig into interesting datasets? Design creative works? Or maybe you’ve never written a line of code? We will provide the space and the resources for you to express your creativity, ingenuity, and determination to create anything you want to. Whether you’re building your first website, dabbling in Photoshop, or hacking with an Oculus Rift, HackCU is for you. HackCU is for people of all backgrounds and experiences. So, come and join us!
A hackathon is best described as an “invention marathon”. Anyone who has an interest in technology attends a hackathon to learn, build & share their creations over the course of a weekend in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
In order to check-in, you must have a government-issued ID. But, you should also bring your laptop, laptop charger, phone, chargers, headphones, a pillow, toiletries, an extra set of clothes, and a reusable water bottle.
Absolutely not! It doesn’t matter if you are a designer, a writer, or a chemist. There is a place for you here. Prior to hacking, there will be a team formation session to help form teams.
We welcome any student 18 or older to participate!
HackCU is absolutely free to attend. We will also provide meals, snacks, and refreshments!
Yes! We will be covering costs of hackers coming from further than 25 miles up to $250 on a selective basis. Reimbursement applications will close on January 27th.
You can NOT use anything that you have started prior to the event. You can think of ideas for your project, but you must start from scratch when you arrive.
Don’t have a team? We got you covered. We will have time before hacking begins for hackers to get together and form teams. You can have a maximum of 4 members on your team.
Plenty, we will provide three meals a day as well as snacks, drinks, and caffeine.
Be a volunteer or mentor! More information coming soon!
Tweet us at @hackcu or drop us a line at contact@hackcu.org
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Arrival and Check-In |
| 10:00 am | Opening Ceremonies |
| 11:00 am | Team Formation |
| 11:00 am | Career Fair |
| 12:00 pm | Hacking Begins! |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch Served |
| 6:00 pm | Dinner Served |
| 11:00 pm | Desserts |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 am | Breakfast |
| 12:00 pm | Hacking Ends |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm | Project Expo / Judging |
| 3:00 pm | Closing Ceremonies |
Oh! We've also got lots of workshops, tech talks, and games planned along the way!
Help us make this happen and welcome over 600 awesome hackers in Boulder. Register now!
