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HackUNCP 2027

UNC Pembroke · April 10–11, 2027

twenty-four hours to build something real.

The third HackUNCP is coming back to Pembroke. It's free for college students in every major and at every skill level, and it's run by students at AI@UNCP.

last season's
highlights

Build

Twenty-four hours, a blank repo, and a team that won't quit. Hackers go from idea to working demo.

Learn

Keynotes, hands-on workshops, and mentors who'll answer every question, even the ones you think are silly.

Win

Demos, judging, and a closing ceremony where the whole room cheers. 2027 prizes are to be announced.

what is HackUNCP?

HackUNCP is UNC Pembroke's annual 24-hour hackathon, run by students at AI@UNCP. For one weekend, students from every major team up to learn something new, build a project from scratch, and show it off at demo time.

the people behind it

HackUNCP is planned by a small crew of students at AI@UNCP.

team

HackUNCP 2027Everyone6 people

  • Name TBDDirector
  • Name TBDCo-Director
  • Name TBDSponsorship Lead
  • Name TBDDesign Lead
  • Name TBDLogistics Lead
  • Name TBDDevelopment Lead

the schedule

schedule.ics
April 10–11, 2027Saturday 5 PM to Sunday 5 PMadd to calendar

SaturdayApril 10

  1. 5:00 PMCheck-in opens
  2. TBDOpening ceremony
  3. TBDHacking starts2026: 6:00 PM
  4. TBDWorkshops
  5. TBDPre-submission form due2026: 11:59 PM

SundayApril 11

  1. TBDSubmissions due2026: 11:00 AM
  2. TBDJudging and demos2026: 2:00–4:00 PM
  3. 5:00 PMClosing ceremony

Exact times for everything in between are coming soon. Grey times show when things happened at HackUNCP 2026.

hacker guide

hacker_guide.pdf

This guide follows how HackUNCP 2026 ran. We'll update each page as 2027 details are confirmed.

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Tracks

2027 tracks are still being decided. In 2026, every project picked one of four AI tracks:

AI for Education
AI for Healthcare
AI for Sustainability
AI for Cybersecurity

Projects could also enter MLH's sponsor categories, like Best Use of Gemini API, on top of their track.

questions, answered

faq.txt
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Is HackUNCP 2027 in person?

Yes. It's at UNC Pembroke in Pembroke, NC, on April 10–11, 2027. The exact building is TBD and will be posted here.

How long is it?

24 hours, from check-in on Saturday, April 10 at 5 PM to the closing ceremony on Sunday, April 11 at 5 PM.

Who can attend?

Any college or university student, in any major and at any skill level. HackUNCP isn't open to high school students.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. HackUNCP is free for every hacker.

When do applications open?

Soon. Join the mailing list at the bottom of this page and we'll email you the moment they do.

I've never been to a hackathon. Can I come?

Please do. Every skill level is welcome, and there are workshops and mentors all weekend to help you get unstuck.

I don't study computer science. What about me?

You belong here too. Designers, business students, scientists, and artists all make teams better.

I'm not a UNCP student. Can I still attend?

Yes. Students from any college or university can apply.

Do I need a team?

No. You can find teammates at the event or go solo. Each person on a team registers on their own.

How big can teams be?

At HackUNCP 2026, teams had 1 to 4 people. We'll confirm the 2027 team size soon.

Is food provided?

At HackUNCP 2026, every meal and snack was free, along with event swag. 2027 meal times will be in the schedule.

It's overnight. Where do I sleep?

TBD. Our overnight plan is still being finalized, and we'll post it here before the event.

What should I bring?

Your laptop and charger, your phone and charger, a student ID, and a refillable water bottle. Bring any hardware you want to hack on.

Does everyone who applies get in?

If we get more applications than we have room for, we'll accept hackers on a rolling basis, so apply early.

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  • save the date

    HackUNCP 2027 is official. April 10–11 at UNC Pembroke: 24 hours to build something real. Applications open soon.

  • throwback

    AURA took 1st place overall at HackUNCP 2026. Somebody's taking that spot in April. Could be you.

  • first-timers

    Never been to a hackathon? Good. Workshops and mentors run all weekend, and every major is welcome.

  • for sponsors

    Want your logo on every laptop at UNCP this April? Sponsor slots for 2027 are open. Let's talk.

let's connect

Want to sponsor, mentor, judge, or just ask a question? HackUNCP is run by students at AI@UNCP, and we read every message. Reach out!

contact · email TBD

Organized by AI@UNCP