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The DeltaHacks application allows you to apply for the hackathon. Your application is automatically saved as you fill it out, so you can return at any time before submitting.

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Getting Started

1

Sign in with OAuth

Navigate to the application page and sign in using OAuth authentication. Once authenticated, you’ll be redirected to the application form.
2

Complete the application form

Fill out all required fields. Your progress is automatically saved to local storage.
3

Submit your application

Review your information and click Submit. Once submitted, you’ll be redirected to your dashboard.

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Application Form Sections

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Personal Information

All fields in this section are required unless marked optional.
  • First Name - Your legal first name
  • Last Name - Your legal last name
  • Phone Number - Contact phone number
  • Country of Residence - Select from dropdown (Canada listed first)
  • Birthday - Must be at least 18 years old
  • Resume (Optional) - Upload PDF file (max 5 MB)

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Education

  • Currently enrolled in post-secondary education? - Checkbox
If enrolled, the following fields appear (all optional):
  • Study Location - University/institution name
  • Study Degree - Type of degree program
  • Study Major - Field of study
  • Year of Study - Current year in program
  • Expected Graduation - Anticipated graduation date
  • Previous Hackathons Count (Optional) - Number of hackathons attended

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Long Answer Questions

All long answer questions have a 150 word limit and are required:
  1. If you could instantly master any hobby, what would it be and why?
  2. Why do you want to be a part of DeltaHacks 12?
  3. Talk about a topic that can make you lose track of time, why does it captivate you?
  4. Describe a situation where you had to quickly learn a new skill or technology to solve a problem. What was your approach and what did you learn from it?
  5. If you did not have to worry about school/money/time, what is the one thing you would work on?

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Survey

  • Social Links - Optional links to your social media profiles
  • Interests (Optional) - Anything else interesting you want us to know
  • T-shirt Size - Required for swag
  • What kind of hacker are you? - Multi-select (e.g., designer, developer, hardware hacker)
  • Workshop Interests (Optional) - Select workshops you’d like to attend
  • How did you hear about DeltaHacks? - Multi-select
  • Already have a team? - Checkbox
  • Coffee chat with sponsor? - Checkbox to be considered for sponsor coffee chats

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Emergency Contact

All fields required:
  • Name - Emergency contact name
  • Relation - Relationship (parent/guardian/friend/spouse)
  • Phone Number - Emergency contact phone
These checkboxes are for MLH partnership. Your information will only be shared with MLH if the partnership is finalized.
Diversity Questions (All optional):
  • Do you identify as part of an underrepresented group in tech?
  • Gender
  • Sexual orientation
  • Ethnic background
Required MLH Agreements:
  • MLH Code of Conduct - Required
  • MLH Privacy Policy - Required to share application info with MLH
  • MLH Communications (Optional) - Receive emails about events and opportunities

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Application Status Tracking

After submitting, your application will go through several status stages visible on your dashboard:
1

IN_REVIEW

Your application has been received and is being reviewed by the DeltaHacks team.
2

ACCEPTED

Congratulations! You’ve been invited to attend DeltaHacks 12. You must RSVP to confirm attendance.
3

WAITLISTED

You’ve been placed on the waitlist. You’ll be notified if a spot becomes available.
4

REJECTED

Unfortunately, we were unable to offer you a spot this year. We encourage you to apply next year!
5

RSVP

You’ve confirmed your attendance. Check your email for the attendee package and event details.
6

CHECKED_IN

You’ve checked in at the event. Welcome to DeltaHacks!

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Auto-save Feature

Your application progress is automatically saved to your browser’s local storage as you type. This means:
  • You can close the browser and return later
  • Your draft is preserved until you submit
  • Each user account has its own saved draft
Clearing your browser’s local storage will delete your draft. Submit your application to ensure it’s saved to the server.

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After Submission

Once submitted:
  1. You’ll be redirected to your dashboard
  2. You cannot edit your application (contact [email protected] if changes are needed)
  3. You’ll receive email updates about your application status
  4. Check your dashboard regularly for status updates

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Application Deadline

Applications close when the killApplications config is set to true. You’ll see a message indicating applications are closed and cannot submit after the deadline.

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