A HACKATHON FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

April 23 - April 24

UC Merced’s Engineering community presents a hackathon to celebrate modernity, innovation and diversity. Come experience and enjoy our first hackathon with us.

5200 N Lake Road

Merced, CA - 54 F / 15 C

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FOR THE HACKERS, CREATORS, DESIGNERS AND EXPLORERS.

HackMerced is UC Merced’s first collegiate hackathon. In Spring 2016, over 300 students from all backgrounds will come together for a 24-hour event.

HackMerced will promise to provide you, with workshops,world-class mentoring, great food, and an opportunity to connect with some of the biggest companies in the United States.

HackMerced will be a hackathon to never forget.

Your time at merced

Before the Event

April 15th	Applications Close
April 17th	Acceptances Sent Out

When you arrive

10:00 AM	Pre-Registration Starts
12:00 PM	Hacking Starts
12:00 PM	Lunch
6:00 PM	Dinner
12:00 AM	Midnight Snack
9:00 AM	Breakfast
12:00 PM	Hacking Ends
12:30 PM	Judging Starts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Hackathon?

Participants (“hackers”) spend 24 hours working in teams of 1-4 people to build or code something they’re excited about.

There are workshops, mentors, and piles of food to guide you along the way. You bring your ideas, and we give you everything you need to make them come to life.

What do people normally make?

You’re free to go where your heart takes you. Most hacks involve making web or phone apps, or working with hardware.

Do I have to know how to code to attend?

Nope! We’ll have lots of resources to help beginners get started, like workshops and mentors.

Will you be providing Reimbursments?

We have yet to decide, so sign up anyway! We will most likely be providing buses to nearby Universities.