KeanUHackThis is Kean University’s student-run hackathon in Union, New Jersey. Over one overnight build, teams turn ideas into working demos with beginner-friendly workshops, mentors, sponsor challenges and mini events.
The 2027 edition is set for 2 April 2027; a waitlist is open. An earlier edition in 2025 ran for 12 hours with over 115 participants (Middlesex College news).
Benefits & funding
- Free to attend: no registration fee; meals and snacks provided throughout.
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place; sponsor prizes may be added. Amounts not published.
- Storage space for belongings; bring your own laptop and charger.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate and graduate students of any major, aged 18 or over.
- No experience needed; first-time hackers welcome.
- A student ID is required on the day.
- Hackers must stay for the full overnight event.
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Education required
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Age requirement
≥ 18 yrs
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Application process
- 1Join the waitlist on keanuhackthis.com with your name and email.
- 2Register when registration opens, solo or as a team; every team member registers separately.
- 3Attend in person at Kean University, Union, NJ.
Program timeline
Now
waitlist open
2 April 2027
KeanUHackThis 2027 (24 hours)
Registration deadline and schedule
not yet published