HackUTA Internal Organizer Guide
  • ℹ️Introduction
  • overview
    • Hackathon History 101
    • Organizer History
    • What is MLH?
    • MLH Hackcon
    • MLH Community Values
  • General Information
    • Hackathon Timeline
    • Finding the Date & Purpose
    • Build Your Leadership Team
    • Locking down a Venue
    • Hackathon Budgeting
      • Legal Considerations
    • Getting Sponsorship
      • Introduction to Fundraising
      • Understanding your Sponsors
        • Evaluating in-kind Sponsorship
      • Potential Sponsor Perks
      • Sponsorship Prospectus
      • The 5-step MLH Sponsorship Process
      • Emailing Your Sponsors Cheat Sheet
    • Hackathon Website
      • Placeholder Website
      • Main Website
    • Marketing your Event
      • Promoting your Event
        • Marketing Email Template
      • Marketing Goals & Timelines
    • Managing Registrations
      • Registrations
      • Sending Reminders
        • Email Templates
      • Check-in Process
    • Event Logistics
      • Hackathon Communication Platform
      • Project Challenges
      • Ordering Swags & Prizes
      • Setup your Event
      • Working with Food Vendors
      • Hosting Hackers with Dietary Restrictions
      • Distributing Meals
      • Organize Transportation
      • Prepare Your Emergency Plan
    • Judging & Submissions
      • Rules for Your Hackathon
      • Judging Plan
      • Judges Communication and Recruiting
      • Hackathon Submission Portal
        • Using Devpost
    • Hackathon Scheduling
      • Detailed Run of Show
      • Run-Through with the Team
      • MLH Tips & Templates
    • Mentorship
    • Hacker Experience
      • Engaging your Hackers
      • Brainstorming Mini Events
      • Plan Engaging Workshops
      • Running Opening ceremony
      • Running Closing Ceremony
    • After The Event
  • Organizer Resources
    • Template Links
    • Getting support from others
    • Leadership Resources
    • Marketing Resources
    • Registrations Resources
      • GDPR in Europe
    • Host Exciting Mini-Events
      • Cup Stacking
      • MLH Mini Events
        • WereWolf
        • Slideshow Karaoke
        • !Light
        • MS Paint Bob Ross
    • Keeping Records
    • Software for Hackathons
  • Contributors
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  1. overview

What is MLH?

Major League Hacking (MLH) is the global hacker community, and it's our mission to empower hackers.

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Last updated 1 year ago

Major League Hacking (MLH) is the official student hackathon league. Each year, they power over that inspire innovation, cultivate communities and teach computer science skills to more than 65,000 students around the world.

MLH Member events get various benefits like:

  • Mentorship and Support

  • Templates and Tutorials

  • Preferred Vendors and Discounts

  • Onsite Hackathon Support

  • Mini-Events

  • Judging Support

  • Prizes

  • Software Lab

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To to become an MLH member event, an application must be submitted at least 3-4 months before the event. Usually HackUTA will get *special* due to its successful history. During the HackUTA 2022 planning process, we were able to secure membership less than 9 weeks before the event.

Resources

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Event Membership Guide
Community Values
Code of Conduct