University of Georgia, Thinc Studios

November 4th-6th, 2016

UGAHacks is back at it again for round two. Ready to create awesomeness?


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What's in store for me?

UGAHacks is a 36­hour hackathon in which students from all around the southeast will gather to create something great. Students form teams to create ANYTHING their minds come to, gaining unique experience and connections. This one­of­a­kind experience is open to anyone and comes with all the perks, including mentors, free food, video game competitions, social mixers, you name it. And the best part? Getting to show off your unique innovation, and bumping up your street cred. Participating is as simple as registering on this website.

Good luck and Happy Hacking!



Our Schedule



Where to Park

You can find a map of parking areas here.
Parking is available for free all weekend at E07, PAC Deck, S08, and East Campus Deck.



You got questions, we have answers.

What is a hackathon?

Hackathons are large events where students come together to collaborate and make something awesome over a weekend. The word "hack" is used in the sense of "hacking something together."

Am I eligible?

All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to hack. Professionals are welcome to join as mentors, sponsors, or lecturers.

What about food?

We got the best caterers from all over town to make sure you are fed in the spirit of southern hospitality!

Can I start working on my hack before the event?

No. All hacks need to be started at UGAHacks. However, feel free to familiarize yourself with the tools you want to use.

What can I make?

Anything! We have particpants coming from all backgrounds whether its, hardware, software, art, etc. You can build whatever you like.

Where can I sleep?

Even hackers need some beauty sleep! We will have some designated sleeping areas.

How much does UGAHacks cost to attend?

Nothing! This event is completely free for participants.

How many people can be on my team?

You can have up to four people on your team.

Do you offer travel reimbursement?

Please state that you are seeking a travel reimbursement on your application. Travel reimbursement will be issued on a case by case basis.

What if I don't have a team or idea?

Not to worry. You won't be alone, we will be providing opportunities for students to connect with one another and brainstorm ideas.



The sponsors making our event possible.

We have several great sponsors that have helped us along the way and more that we are excited to announce soon!
Interested in Becoming a sponsor? Shoot us an email: anuragbanerjee@uga.edu



Partners