JumboHack is open to all college students, welcoming participants from various backgrounds and skill levels. Those interested in competing in the beginner track must ensure that at least 75% of their team members are beginners, with a maximum completion of two introductory computer science courses. If your team plans to submit under this track, you must verify eligibility with an organizer during the event.

Project submissions will be accepted starting after the Opening Ceremonies on Saturday, February 22nd, at 11:00 AM. The submission window will remain open until Sunday, February 23rd, at 4:30 PM. Once submissions close, the judging period will take place at 5:00 PM, with winners announced during the Closing Ceremonies that follows.

Please only submit project work that you've developed within the hackathon period shown above. This is an opportunity for you to build new skills and hack together something new with friends! ChatGPT is allowed, but: please cite in your README which parts of your code were written with ChatGPT. 

Projects will be judged based on four key criteria: creativity, innovation, impact, and completeness. Creativity evaluates the novelty and uniqueness of the project, while innovation focuses on the use of technology and how it pushes boundaries. Impact considers the potential for real-world change within the chosen track and the user experience. Completeness assesses the overall effort and presentation of the project. Additionally, bonus points may be awarded for playing into our Alice in Wonderland theme. Scores from multiple judges within each track will be aggregated and normalized to determine track winners. The winners of each track will then be evaluated using separate criteria to select the overall winner of the hackathon. One overall winner and one winner per track will be recognized.

By adhering to these guidelines, all participants can fully engage in the creative and competitive spirit of JumboHack, making the event an exciting and rewarding experience for everyone involved.