WSU - CougHacks

Come and

CODE

with us

April 4th

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24 hours of non-stop coding

Win hundreds of dollars worth of prizes!

Free food 24-7

Coughacks is an annual, 24-hour hackathon hosted at the WSU Everett Campus and organized by our local ACM chapter. The event brings together students and professionals from across the North West region to develop applications oriented around a common theme.

Timeline

Fri 11:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Attend opening ceremony, form teams, and talk to judges!
Fri 12:00 PM

Hackathon Start and Lunch

Hackathon theme is announced and pizza is served.
4:00 PM

Donuts + Participation Prize
8:00 PM

Dinner
12:00 AM

Midnight Cookies with Icecream + Participation Prize
1:00 AM

Smash Tournament

With a special prize: Steve and Alex Amiibo
7:00 AM

Breakfast
9:00 AM

36 Street Coffee & Tea + Participation Prize
12:00 PM

Hackathon End

All keyboards down! The competition has ended.
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Judging, Awards, and Lunch

The competitions over but don't snooze yet. Ready or not, the judges are waiting.

Prizes

Prizes include a Nintendo Switch, PS5, 2 Steamdecks, and more!

See a complete list of prizes
- HP Victus 15.6" Full HD 144Hz Gaming Laptop
- LG ‎27GS93QE 27-inch Ultragear OLED Gaming Monitor
- 2 Steam Decks (512GB OLED)
- Apple iPad (10th Generation) 256GB
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
- Apple Watch Series 10
- Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
- LG 32GN650-B Ultragear Gaming Monitor 32” QHD (2560 x 1440) Display
- Meta Quest 3S
- Sony WH-1000XM5
- Apple AirPods Pro 2
- ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Portable USB Monitor
- CanaKit Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit PRO
- WD_BLACK 2TB SN850X NVMe Internal Gaming SSD
- Sony PlayStation Classic
- Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Compact Wireless Mouse
- RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wired 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

*See FAQ to read about how prizes are distributed

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How do I enter?

Just click the button below and fill out the sign up form. Hurry! Spots are limited and will fill up fast.

Register
What's the theme?

Shhhh! It's a secret. The theme will be announced during the opening ceremony.
Do I have to know how to code?

Nope, but be ready to learn! The competition is fierce this year.
How much is the entry fee?

Entry is free, but any donations to next years hackathon are much apreciated. We work hard to make sure every hackathon is better than the one before.
Do I need to know how to use Github?

Using GitHub is mandatory for submitting your code! Come to our GitHub Workshop on Friday, March 7th or 28th at 1:00 PM, WSU Everett Campus, Rm257.

How many members can be on a team?

Max team size is 6. Working in teams would be most advantagous since, going solo or less teammates will not reward you with more prizes if you were to win.
But I don't have a team!

That's part of the fun! Forming teams is part of the event, so be prepared to make new friends.
When will winners be announced?

After the competition's over, April 5th at 6:00 pm
How are prizes distributed?

Only one prize per person. The 1st place team gets the first pick, the 2nd place team gets the next pick, and the 3rd place team gets the last pick. If the top three winning teams have fewer than 6 members and there are enough prizes remaining, the 4th place team will be awarded. As for which team member receives which prize, it is up to the team to decide. So be sure to plan and negoticate with your team who gets what prize if you win!
What if I want to be a judge, sponsor, or volunteer?

Then you're in luck! We still have space for additional sponsors, judges, and volunteers. If you're interested, please feel free to reach out!

Contact Us

Meet the Team

Club Presidency

Nhan Nguyen

President

Kevin Manoukian

Vice President

Toufic Majdalani

Secretary

Linh "Jason" Nguyen

Treasurer

Jack Gardner

Officer

Yakup Atahanov

Dr Bolong Zeng

Faculty Advisor

Butch T. Cougar

Our Boss

Come and

with us

Timeline

Fri 11:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Fri 12:00 PM

Hackathon Start and Lunch

4:00 PM

Donuts + Participation Prize

8:00 PM

Dinner

12:00 AM

Midnight Cookies with Icecream + Participation Prize

1:00 AM

Smash Tournament

7:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM

36 Street Coffee & Tea + Participation Prize

12:00 PM

Hackathon End

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Judging, Awards, and Lunch