Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in Axe Hacks?
Any graduate or undergraduate college students in the U.S. who identifies as female (cis or trans) or non-binary, and is at least 16 years old, are welcome to participate as hackers!
Will events be in-person or virtual?
Students may choose to meet in-person for watch parties, working on projects, and attend events together. However, all of our events and judging will be conducted virtually. In-person meetups and activities are limited to UNC Charlotte students in an effort to stay safe with COVID protocols.
Can I volunteer?
We are currently looking for Mentors, Judges, and Sponsors! You can find more information about these roles here. If you are interested, please apply here!
How do I sign up for Axe Hacks?
You can register with the button at the top of this page! This will register you for the hackathon, and you will need to also register for Axe Hacks on Devpost. Make sure you are registered by March 25th at 3:00pm!
What happens once I register with the Google Form?
You should receive a welcome email to confirm your registration, and you will be added to our email list for any udpates or announcements! Registration will close on March 25th at 3:00pm.
What happens once I register on Devpost?
You should be able to look for team members, and you will be ready to start working on your initial submission when the hackathon starts. Registration will close on March 25th at 3:00pm.
Why do I need to register with the form and on Devpost?
Our Google form gives us more information about you, such as your address for sending swag/prizes, which button you’d like to receive, and more! Devpost is where you will submit your hackathon project and add team members to the project.
Are there rules I should know?
In addition to the Code of Conduct you signed on the Google form, you can find our full set of rules here.
Where can I find the schedule?
We have released our full schedule! You can find our Axe Hacks calendar here.
Is there an Axe Hacks Discord?
Yes, our Discord is now open! Those who have registered will receive the link to join.
When will the category prizes be announced?
Soon! We are finalizing our category prizes and sponsors, and we will update everyone once they are released. You will be able to see all of these on our Devpost.
Why are participants limited to the U.S.?
With this being Axe Hacks first year and having many things to figure out, this helps us ensure things like shipping prizes runs smoothly. It may be opened up in the future, so stay tuned!