Welcome to the University of Notre Dame Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon, where teams of developers, graphic designers, subject specialists, and strategists come together to reimagine solutions to everyday problems related to this year’s theme: We Rise Together: Coding for a Better Collective Future.
This competition offers cash awards and is open to all Notre Dame undergraduate students. Register today!
April 4 – 6 at Hesburgh Library
April 4 6:00pm – 7:00pm: Orientation & Pizza
April
5
Noon: Team Roster & Project Summary Due
6:00pm: Dinner
April
6
Noon: Lunch, Presentation Files Due
1:00pm: Lightning Talks, Judging, Raffles, Awards
See the full schedule.
1st Place – $3000
2nd Place – $2000
3rd Place – $1000
Honorable Mention – $500
Read the judging criteria.
The 2025 theme is We Rise Together: Coding for a Better Collective Future.
Teams can have 2 to 4 people.
Form your team in advance or meet up through our #find-a-team Slack channel.
Learn more about finding and registering your team.
In keeping with the codes of conduct set forth in du Lac: A Guide to Student Life, our Hackathon is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, previous hackathon attendance or computing experience. We do not tolerate harassment of hackathon participants in any form.
In order to foster a positive and professional learning environment we encourage the following kinds of behaviors:
All participants understand that the Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon may be photographed, videotaped, and or recorded by the Hesburgh Libraries, and grant the Hesburgh Libraries the right to use or refrain from using their name and/or likeness without their approval or compensation. Photography by participants is encouraged, but other participants must be given a reasonable chance to opt-out from being photographed. If they object to the taking of their photograph, comply with their request. It is inappropriate to take photographs in contexts where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
If you witness or experience any transgressions of this Code of Conduct at the Hackathon, please tell a member of the Hackathon staff immediately, or email hesburgh-library-hackathon-list@nd.edu.
The competition is open to Notre Dame undergraduate students. Teams may have as few as 2 but no more than 4 members who bring unique talents to help shape the vision and navigate through the phases of project work.
You'll work with your team to:
Great! Each team member should register individually and indicate on the registration form that they already have a team. Be sure to note any individual accommodation and/or dietary needs in the online registration form.
When you register, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the Hackathon Slack workspace. Use the #find-a-team channel to post a brief bio and connect with potential teammates. If you are not able to find a team this year, we invite you to participate in a future event!
We are dedicated to providing a fun and harassment-free experience for everyone. Learn more from our Code of Conduct.
Participants must register online before 6:00pm on Friday, April 4.