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Host a Campus Build
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Campus Build guide / In person
How to host a Campus Build.
Plan an approved, in-person Campus Build, from your host application to event closeout.
Start with the operating agreement
Host a Campus Build
Operating agreement
A free, one-day campus hackathon, approved and funded by Build54 one event at a time.
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Apply to host
Apply at least 14 days ahead with a real venue, a named contact, and a team of three.
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Venue & team
Get written venue permission, test the basics, and name an owner for every part of the day.
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Registration & data
Register everyone through Build54, collect only what is needed, and keep attendee lists private.
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Media & publicity
Announce only after approval, use current Build54 templates, and get consent before filming.
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Partners, prizes & IP
Partners need Build54 approval; prizes go straight to winners, and builders keep their IP.
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Manage volunteers
Assign volunteers by email, role, and shift; brief them on site and record attendance within 48 hours.
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Ready to open?
Confirm readiness 48 hours before opening; do not proceed with unresolved safety or venue problems.
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Run the event
Brief the team, explain the rules, build, serve meals after check-in, lock submissions, demo, and close.
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Check-in & meals
Keep separate records for a registered person arriving and receiving a meal.
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Project submissions
Teams of 2–5 submit a working demo, video, repository, and README naming contributions.
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Remote judging
Build54 judges videos and repositories remotely, with two independent reviews per project scored out of 100.
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Meal allowances
One combined meal-and-essentials allowance per verified participant, up to the approved cap, paid to the vendor.
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Safety & conduct
Name an incident lead, publish a private reporting method, and act to stop harm first.
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Close out
Within 24 hours, submit counts, evidence, project lists, incidents, receipts, and a short outcomes note.
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Integrity & appeals
Build54 audits events and acts on evidence; appeal within five business days with new, verifiable evidence.
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