Session A - In person
Prize - TBD
Session B - Remote
Winner Certificate - First Place Winner Team or Participant
Swift Club at FIU - 305 HackShells April 2027
THE EVENT IS ORGANIZED BY SWIFT CLUB AT FIU
Part of the Hack University Ecosystem — an initiative made possible by Google Developer Group at FIU (GDG at FIU), Code Crunch, ColorStack at FIU, CAHSI at FIU, Raspberry Pi Code Crunch, Swift Club at FIU, and Upsilon Phi Epsilon.
305 Hack Shells 🐚 🌊🌷
April 2027 · date TBD · 12 hr
In person + Remote
All majors · 13+
The Launch & Impact theme is revealed after you verify your registration from the OneStopForm No. 1. Verified participants see the official challenge prompt the moment each session opens — the in-person prompt unveils at the live event and the remote prompt unveils when the remote session begins. The exact April 2027 date is TBD and will be announced before the event. Build a real app, prototype, or product demo with Swift, modern AI tools, and vibe-coding workflows.
Event Sessions
305 HackShells April 2027
This spring edition is a Friday 12-hour build in April 2027 (exact date TBD) with an in person session and a remote session running the same day. Official Launch & Impact details are unlocked only after participant verification, and each prompt unveils when its session opens.
Participant Access
Verify Registration, Then Unlock Theme & Prompt
Use the same email you registered with in the participant OneStopForm no1. The page verifies your email, confirms your spot and your registration date, and releases the official 305 HackShells in-person and remote prompts as each session opens.
Verify to confirm your spot
Each prompt unveils when its session opens. Verify any time to confirm your registration; the prompt appears automatically once the session begins.
Complete the event RSVP prior to or during the event to receive updates, resources information, and any live updates via email or Discord.
Registration
You're verified
Your registration was found. Your spot is confirmed.
Need to update your details (school, links, resume, or sharing preferences) so partners and recruiters get the right info? Update your entry any time in the OneStopForm No. 1 — if applicable.
In-Person Prompt · Session A
Official In-Person Theme & Prompt
Unveils at the live event.
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Remote Prompt · Session B
Official Remote Theme & Prompt
Unveils when the remote session begins.
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Event Quick Access
Provided resources for registration, check-in, building, and submission.
OneStopForm no1
1) OneStopForm no1 - Participant Registration
RSVP - Complete the event RSVP prior to or during the event to receive updates, resources information, and any live updates via email or Discord.
2) Event RSVP
OneStopForm no2
3) OneStopForm no2 - Check In / Attendance
Fork the GitHub repository
4)
Starter GitHub Repo
8)
Host Organization Website
Submit video demos, a main project slide image with project name, logo,
builder names, or any build picture to share with the community.
9) Photo Album Hackathon
10) Hack University Worldwide Photo Album (All Orgs)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
You are welcome even if you are not planning to submit a project and just want to learn from sessions, explore tools, or meet new people.
Who is eligible to participate?
Any major is welcome. Any learner age 13 and older can participate in the remote session, and in person participation is for ages 16 and older. Learners and builders can participate from around the world and from any country, following any Devpost eligibility exceptions or restrictions that may apply.
Do I need prior hackathon experience?
No. 305 Hacks are designed to be welcoming for first-time participants as well as returning builders.
Can I join without a team?
Yes. You can join solo and form a team at the event. Teams can have 1 to 4 people max.
Is there a prize for the winning team?
Yes. Session B (Remote) always awards a Winner Certificate to the first place winner team or participant. In person (Session A) prizes are TBD and will be announced before the event. Restrictions apply, and the project must meet all project submission requirements to be selected as the winner. Find details of recognition or prizes in section "Event Sessions".
What kinds of projects fit 305 Hacks?
Apps, prototypes, startup concepts, creative software, and student-focused tools are all a strong fit, especially ideas with thoughtful UX, a clear user need, and a compelling demo. We want 305 Hacks to feel like a launchpad for future tech entrepreneurs, not just a coding competition.
How will projects be evaluated?
Projects will be evaluated based on the strength of the idea, the quality of the delivery, and the level of innovation. A fully coded product is not required, but every team should present something that makes the concept feel real, such as a strong prototype, product flow, demo, or experience that clearly shows how it would work in practice. Winners will be selected based on how convincingly the team brings the concept to life and how much potential the project shows.
What happens at the end of the hack?
Teams polish their project, submit their work, and present during the closing virtual showcase and judging session.
Where will event updates and resources be posted?
Organizers will share live information, resources, and event updates through check-in and the event RSVP with participants who sign up. The 305 HackShells April 2027 GitHub resource page and Devpost portal are published closer to the event.