IMPORTANT: This is an in-person event. All students, judges, and mentors must be able to attend in person at Skagit Valley College and remain for the duration of the event. 

Overview

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Throughout the event, students will work with their teams, receive mentorship from SVC faculty and industry volunteers, and present their projects to judges. The schedule includes dedicated blocks for focused project development, mentor check-ins, and presentation preparation. 

The event is proudly student-led, organized by Computing Club officers with support from SVC Computer Science Department faculty, college leadership and staff, student volunteers, and industry professionals serving as judges and mentors.

Eligibilty 

Open to all! We welcome: 

• High school students 16 and over 
• Active students currently pursuing a post-secondary degree
• Industry professionals and community members (see prize eligibility below)

Prize Eligibility

Prizes are available only for teams composed entirely of individuals who meet at least one of the following criteria: 

• Currently enrolled as a student (high school or post-secondary), OR
• Have not yet graduated with a bachelor's degree, OR
• Have worked in the tech/related industry for one year or less

What's Included

• SWAG Bag: All registered participants receive a welcome kit to kick off the day.
• Meals & Refreshments: Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus snacks and drinks available all day.
• Mentorship & Networking: Structured time to connect with SVC faculty, industry professionals, and fellow innovators.
• Judging & Recognition: Present your work to a panel of judges and compete for prizes.

General Information & Schedule

General

• Date: Saturday, May 8th, 2027
• Start Time: 8:00 AM | End Time: Estimated 7:00 - 7:30 PM
• Location: Skagit Valley College, Cardinal Center & Lewis Hall

SVC Hackathon 2026: Schedule

Location: 2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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Theme

Theme TBD!

Judging Overview

All projects should propose a technology-based solution, but teams are welcome to build using either code or no-code tools—whichever best aligns with their skills. Projects will be judged on overall idea strength, quality of execution, and real-world feasibility.

To ensure fair evaluation across different skill sets:

• Track-aware judging: Coder submissions will be assessed with attention to technical. execution and system design, while non-coder submissions will be evaluated on concept development, research depth, and creative problem-solving.
• Unified prize pool: All teams compete for the same prizes—there are no separate award categories for coders vs. non-coders.
• Winning criteria: Winners are selected based on overall excellence within their chosen approach.

Judges will consider factors such as:

• How clearly the project addresses the identified problem.
• The potential environmental or community impact of the solution.
• The practicality of implementing the idea beyond the event.
• The degree to which the solution engages or benefits its intended audience.
• Overall presentation quality, innovation, and originality.

A detailed scoring rubric will be provided to all participants on the day of the hackathon.

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