Any questions?
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a social coding event where programmers, designers, and developers collaborate to solve a problem.
When is McHacks?
This year, we'll be running McHacks for 24 hours! It will be on the weekend of January 25-26.
How can I participate in McHacks?
This year McHacks is taking place in person at the University Centre Building on the McGill University campus. We’ll provide more details on the specifics as we get closer to McHacks, but right now all you need to do is apply.
Who can participate?
Students from all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome at McHacks.
What skills do I need to participate?
We welcome students with a variety of skill sets! While experience coding and programming is a plus, we offer beginner friendly workshops and mentorship to get you started. Teams will also need people with strong presentation skills and brilliant ideas.
Do I need a team?
While you can work alone, McHacks is a social event and working with others is encouraged. If you don’t have one already, there are a few ways to find a team: Ask your friends and invite them to McHacks, ask around in the McHacks Discord server, or form a team at our team formation session at the beginning of McHacks.
How big can my team be?
Teams can be up to four people.
I have more questions!
We have answers! Feel free to send us a DM on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
