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What is a Hackathon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hackathon is an event where participants (\u201chackers\u201d) spend a short amount of time (normally 24 to 48 hours) working in teams of 2 to 4 people to build or code or design projects that they\u2019re excited about for a prize. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who can participate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anyone enrolled in a college or university can participate! Minors under the age of 16 will need a travel consent form filled out to participate in OleHacks.
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Do I have to know how to code to attend?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No! You can get in teams and be in charge of the design or other non-coding aspects of building a software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who runs OleHacks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

OleHacks is run by a passionate group of students attending St Olaf College.


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When is registration opening and closing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Registration is now open! There are 40 available spots and registration will conclude on the 20th of February. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who were unable to secure a spot will be added to the waiting list and notified if there is any change to their status. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do I need a team or an idea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No! You can register individually and later find a team at the event. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Is it free? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes! Food and drinks will be provided at the event as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What do people normally make? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hackers make anything from mobile or web apps, games, to AR\/VR projects!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Will transportation be provided?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of now, participants will need to arrange their own transportation to and from St Olaf College. This may change depending on certain circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Couldn’t find your question?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Email us at olehacks@stolaf.edu!


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