ABOUT
All About hackUMBC
Join us at UMBC for the 11th annual hackUMBC, a 24-hour hackathon happening on September 27th & 28th, 2025! Work alongside fellow students, bring your ideas to life, and develop your skills through engaging workshops!
With exciting activities, over $7,000 in prizes, and swag for every participant, hackUMBC is all about learning, creating, and having fun!
Curious about the team that makes hackUMBC possible?Meet our organizing team! (Click here)
General Tracks
Compete for overall awards and explore AI/ML, Health & Environment, and Education
Sponsor Tracks
Take on challenges hosted by our sponsors
Club Tracks
Special tracks from UMBC’s Game Developers Club and CyberDawgs
Miscellaneous Tracks
Fun or creative focuses for projects and sub-categories
SCHEDULE
hackUMBC 2025 Schedule
9 AMto10 AM
Event
Check In
ENGINEERING ATRIUM
10 AMto11 AM
Event
Networking Fair
ENGINEERING ATRIUM
11 AMto12 PM
Event
Opening Ceremony
ENGINEERING 027
12 PMto12:30 PM
Event
Hacking Begins / Team Formation
ITE/ENG
12:30 PMto1 PM
Food
Lunch
ENGINEERING ATRIUM
1 PMto2 PM
Workshop
Sponsored Talk
ITE FIRST FLOOR
2 PMto3 PM
Workshop
Workshops
ITE FIRST FLOOR
3 PMto3:45 PM
Workshop
Workshops
ITE FIRST FLOOR
4:30 PMto5:15 PM
Workshop
Workshops
ITE FIRST FLOOR
5:15 PMto6:30 PM
Event
Guest Panel
ITE FIRST FLOOR
6:30 PMto7:30 PM
Food
Dinner
ENGINEERING ATRIUM
8 PMto8:30
Competition
Smash Tournament
ITE FIRST FLOOR
8:30 PMto9:30 PM
Event
MLH
ITE FIRST FLOOR
9:30 PMto10 PM
Event
Cup Stacking
ITE FIRST FLOOR
10 PMto11 pm
Food
Late Night Snack
ITE SECOND FLOOR
11 PMto12 AM
Event
Karaoke / Just Dance
ITE FIRST FLOOR
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
hackUMBC is a 24-hour hackathon, from September 27th to September 28th, held at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The event brings students together from different backgrounds and skill levels, all with the goal of using hardware and software to design and create projects of all types. is a 24-hour hackathon, usually in September, held at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in the TBD building. The event brings students together from different backgrounds and skill levels, all with the goal of using hardware and software to design and create projects of all types.
Any high school or university student is welcome! You don’t need to be a UMBC student to participate, though the event will be held on campus.
Click the registration button on our home page and fill out the form. You’ll also have the option to submit your resume!
You can either work solo or in teams of up to 4 members, and we will offer time at the beginning of the hackathon to network with potential team members.
You can make anything you want! Web, mobile, hardware, and desktop projects are all encouraged and welcome! However, we strongly discourage building upon existing projects, as they will not be eligible for prizes.
Yes, and we accommodate all dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten free, and common allergies. Just let us know on the registration form!
Not at all! hackUMBC is a great way to learn something new! Workshops for beginners will be readily available to all participants!
We understand that it may be challenging to clear up the whole weekend, so you are allowed to come and go as needed!
Unfortunately, we aren’t able to offer travel reimbursements this year due to budget limitations. We’d still love to have you join us at hackUMBC, and we’ll make sure the weekend is worth the trip!
You can fill out a volunteer interest form that will be released a few weeks before hackUMBC begins. We will also begin looking for new organizers in the spring!
Yes! You can see examples at: https://hackumbc-fall-2024.devpost.com/project-gallery
You can view it here: MLH Code of Conduct
SPONSORS
Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors!
hackUMBC wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, click on their logos to check them out!
