GuidesVirtual Campus Build Guide

Virtual Campus Build guide / Approval required

Host a Campus Build online.

Plan an online Campus Build for your campus; the virtual format needs Build54’s written approval.

Start with how it works
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Virtual Campus Build handbook

One chapter at a time.

Running it in person? The Campus Build Guide

Host a virtual Campus Build

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Host a virtual Campus Build

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A Campus Build, online

A free, one-day online campus hackathon that requires Build54’s written approval.

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Apply to host online

Apply at least 14 days ahead, specifying the virtual format, online tools, institution contact, and three-person team.

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Room & team

One video room and one chat space, free to join and tested at real load, with an owner for every part of the day.

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Registration & check-in

Register everyone through Build54, send the join link privately, and check each person in individually.

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Run the event

Brief the team, open with the rules, build in breakout rooms, lock submissions on time, demo, and close.

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Safety & recordings

An incident lead, a private way to report, moderated rooms, and recordings only with notice and consent.

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Projects & judging

A demo, video, repository, and README, judged remotely by Build54 under the same rules as in person.

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Close out

Within 24 hours, submit the counts, evidence, projects, incidents, and a short outcomes note.

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