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Online host guide

Same energy. New room.

Bring your campus together for an online Campus Build.

Build54’s written approval required.

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Online host handbook

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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: virtual format, tools, institution contact, three-person team.

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Room & team

Free video room and chat space. Test real load. Assign every job an owner.

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Registration & check-in

Register through Build54, send join links privately, and check in each person individually.

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Run the day online

Brief, explain rules, build in breakout rooms, lock submissions on time, demo, close.

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Safety & recordings

Name an incident lead. Moderate rooms. Offer private reporting. Record with notice and consent.

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Show the work

Demo, video, repository, README. Build54 judges remotely under the same in-person rules.

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Close out

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

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