February 6-8, 2026
UGA Miller Learning Center

What is UGAHacks?

UGAHacks is an annual hackathon organized by students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Hackathons are all about dedicated people coming together to create something amazing in an epic 48-hour programming sleepover.

Even though submitting a project is the main objective, that's not all there is. We'll have mentors, free food, video game competitions, workshops, and more. There's even a workshop for anyone who still needs to find teammates!

Tracks

A♠

Best First Time Hacker

A♠

This track is for teams consisting of primarily first-time hackers, offering a chance for them to learn, collaborate, and build their very first hackathon project.

2♣

Best Game Project

2♣

This track is centered on creating video games or game-related software, which could include anything from a 2D platformer to a complex game engine.

3♥

Ground Up Model

3♥

This track challenges participants to build a new AI model from scratch, focusing on the fundamental architecture and training process rather than using pre-existing frameworks.

4♣

General AI

4♣

This track is for projects that use AI in any capacity, whether it's for a game, a website, or a standalone application. It's the perfect track to explore any kind of AI idea.

5♣

Best Hardware Project

5♣

This track is for projects that involve physical components, such as building a new device, a robot, or other form of hardware.

6♥

Best Solo Project

6♥

Award recognizing the exceptional skill and execution of a project developed by a single. There is 'i' in Team!

7♣

Best Overall Project

7♣

Award given to the project that excels in all areas, including innovation, technical difficulty, design, and presentation.

8♠

Most Magical Award

8♠

Award given to the project that most aligns with UGAHacks 11's theme, Magic!

FrequentlyAskedQuestions

The secrets behind the spellbook

UGAHacks 11 will be an in-person event held at Miller Learning Center on the University of Georgia campus.

Currently we do not provide travel reimbursements. :(

No. All UGAHacks projects must begin at the hackathon. You are not permitted to begin a hackathon project before this event. Feel free to bring ideas, but no code!

All university students! We welcome all undergraduates and graduate students of all skill levels to attend. Professionals and other guests are welcome to attend as mentors or volunteers.

Students who attend UGAHacks 11 are eligible to receive EL Credit. To receive credit, please follow the instructions outlined on el.ugahacks.com.

Don't sweat it! You're free to join any existing team or form a new one when you get there. We'll also provide ample opportunities for hackers to meet each other and brainstorm some amazing ideas.

UGAHacks will be following the MLH Code of Conduct. By participating in UGAHacks, you are agreeing to follow the Code of Conduct throughout the duration of the event.

There is no hard limit, but we recommend teams be at most 4 people, as we only have prizes for 4 people per team.

Reach out to hello@ugahacks.com and we'll be happy to answer it!

What is UGAHacks?

Tracks

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FrequentlyAskedQuestions

The secrets behind the spellbook

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