Why HackUMass?

HackUMass is the perfect place for students of all backgrounds and experience levels to dive into the world of technology. As a beginner-friendly hackathon, we provide hands-on workshops and dedicated mentorship to teach you the skills you need to apply technology in your field. Over the course of 36 hours, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with like-minded students from across the country, build an exciting project with our support, and compete for amazing prizes. Beyond the competition, HackUMass is also an incredible opportunity to network with industry professionals, gain real-world experience, and join a vibrant community of innovators who share your passion for learning and creating.

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Sponsoring HackUMass offers companies a unique opportunity to connect with some of the brightest and most ambitious students in technology and engineering. As one of the largest hackathons in the Pioneer Valley, HackUMass brings together over 600 participants from top universities across the nation, all eager to innovate, learn, and showcase their skills. Sponsors gain exclusive access to a highly talented pool of future engineers and leaders through resume directories, direct networking, mentorship, and workshops. Beyond recruiting, HackUMass provides companies with a platform to highlight their technologies, inspire participants to build projects aligned with their vision, and establish their brand as a champion of innovation and education. By partnering with HackUMass, sponsors not only fuel the growth of the next generation of creators but also benefit from meaningful engagement and visibility in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

A hackathon is a competitive sprint where people come together to collaborate and build innovative software and hardware projects to win prizes. However, students also have the option to participate in other activities instead of submitting a project.
HackUMass XIII is an in-person hackathon on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus, with the main venue located at the Integrative Learning Center (650 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003).
HackUMass XIII is open to ALL college students, including graduate students, regardless of major!
If you apply by the early application deadline, you have the opportunity to apply for travel reimbursement. Early applications are now closed, but we invite you to attend HackUMass if you are able to support your own travel to Amherst, MA.
No, participants are welcome to attend workshops, the club/sponsor fair, and network with sponsors or other students without submitting a final project! For final project submissions, the project does NOT need to be fully finished.
We welcome students of all experience levels to participate in HackUMass! Participants will find a variety of workshops ranging from beginner-friendly to advanced, mentors, and plenty of resources to help everyone learn something new.
We encourage participants to form a team of four (or fewer). While teams with more than four members are allowed, prizes for each member are not guaranteed beyond that size. There will be opportunities to form teams prior to the event via our event Discord server, but there will also be a team-forming event following the opening ceremony on day 1 of the event.
No, participants are required to start their projects after the opening ceremony and hacking formally begins. If a project is created or edited beforehand, it will result in disqualification.
No, participants are encouraged to take breaks and rest throughout the event. However, teams submitting a final project must have at least one member present during the judging process on the last day.
We are committed to creating a safe environment for everyone at HackUMass. Therefore, all attendees are expected to follow the MLH Code of Conduct and abide by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Code of Student Conduct.

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