Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

Both college graduate and undergraduate students. Max 4 per team.

What should I bring?

Yourself, a valid student ID (college), your laptop (we do not provide laptops), phone, and chargers as well as extra clothes, sleeping bag, and blankets to keep yourself comfortable for the weekend. We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle to fill up at our water stations.

Is food provided?

Yes. We provide various snacks, beverages and meals throughout the whole event but you are allowed to bring your own food, if desired.

Are there any costs associated?

Zero. No registration, parking, equipment, meals or amenities fees.

Do I need to register?

Yes! Registration is required as space is limited and registration will close once it is filled. Walk-ins are not permitted.

When and where is Hack@CEWIT?

President's Day Weekend, Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the 100,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art CEWIT building located in Stony Brook University's R&D Park, 1500 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794-6040. Doors open Friday afternoon at 4pm for check-in. The hackathon ends on Sunday by 1pm.

How can I get there?

Options include Stony Brook University's R&D Park shuttle Friday. Driving? Parking is both available and free!

Do you reimburse travel?

No, we do not reimburse travel expenses.

What is CEWIT?

The Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) is a New York State-designated next generation research and education facility at Stony Brook University specializing in emerging, critical information technologies.

Will there be multiple categories for prizes?

Yes! They will be annouced at the event.

What are the rules?

As a Major League Hacking member event, Hack@CEWIT is adopting MLH's Code of Conduct. Please also view the CEWIT hacker rules.

What kind of activities will there be?

Tech talks and deep-dive workshops to improve your skills and learn new programs while meeting fellow hackers, gurus, and companies looking to recruit their next generation of talent + games, and multimedia experiences.

What if I do not have a team or an idea?

The Hack@CEWIT team and our hacker gurus will be on site 24/7 to help build teams and kick-start ideas.

Am I required to stay at CEWIT overnight?

No. CEWIT allows students to stay overnight but we understand if you need to leave (or if you want to sleep in a real bed for the night). If you want to stay overnight we suggest bringing a blanket, pillow, sleeping bag or whatever you need as we do not provide these items.

How can I get involved?

Interested in sponsoring Hack@CEWIT or contributing to the program? Contact us at hack@cewit.org