These rules help keep HackWashU fair, safe, and welcoming. Ask an organizer if anything is unclear.

OFFICIAL BUILD WINDOW

The prompt and build window begin Friday, September 25 at 5:30 PM Central Time. Devpost submissions close Sunday, September 27 at 12:00 PM Central Time.

WHO CAN ENTER

The challenge is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are above the legal age of majority in their country of residence. You must register and submit your project through Devpost.

TEAMS

You may work alone or with a team. Every listed team member must make a meaningful contribution.

NEW WORK

Build most of your project during the official build window. You may bring research, sketches, and ideas, but the project being judged should be new work from this challenge.

TOOLS AND CREDITS

You may use open-source libraries, APIs, AI models, datasets, frameworks, and development tools. Clearly state what you used and what your team built.

OWN YOUR WORK

Only submit work that your team has the right to use. Do not include confidential or private information.

SAFETY AND CONDUCT

Projects and demos must be safe, legal, and appropriate for a university community. Follow Washington University policies and organizer instructions. Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and harmful conduct are not allowed.

JUDGING AND FINAL SCHEDULE

Judges will review in-person demos and presentations based on impact and relevance, technical execution, innovation and creativity, and user experience and presentation.

Finalists will be announced at 3:30 PM. Finalist presentations will run from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM in Lopata 101. Winners will be announced at 6:30 PM in Lopata 101. All times are Central Time on Sunday, September 27.