Last updated: 4/4/2026, 8:00AM

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If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us via email ([email protected]), **Discord,** or find a staff member in a maroon organizer shirt at the venue.

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The hacker guide will continue to be updated as the event approaches, so please make sure to check this regularly!

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New submission details have been added — please plan accordingly!

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Useful Links 🔗

DiamondHacks Website: https://diamondhacks.acmucsd.com/

DiamondHacks Devpost: https://diamondhacks-2026.devpost.com/

DiamondHacks Discord: https://acmurl.com/diamondhacks26-discord

General Info 📄

DiamondHacks will take place in person at the UC San Diego Computer Science and Engineering Building (CSE) (3235 Voigt Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093) on April 4th-5th.

Check in will be from 9:00-10:00AM on April 4th. Please arrive at WLH 2001 and check with our staff to receive your merch!

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Recommended Packing List:

• University ID (or some form of personal identification)
• Personal computer and accessories
• Chargers (phone, laptop, etc.)
• Headphones
• Sweater/jacket
• Water bottle
• Snacks (note: please do not eat inside CSE Basement Computer Labs)
• Sleeping bag + pillow + sleeping mask + earplugs
• Toiletries
• Extra Clothes
• Deodorant </aside>

Please note that we do NOT provide shower accommodations.

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What are we providing?

• Free shirts and merch
• Desktop computers in the CSE Basement
• Food
  • Saturday lunch and dinner
  • Sunday breakfast and lunch
  • Snacks and drinks both days
• Workshops and socials
• Overnight sleeping accommodations (Qualcomm Conference Center and Henry Booker room)
• Overnight working spaces in the Qualcomm building </aside>

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Communication and Internet:

• We will be using Discord to communicate during the event
• If you are not a UCSD Student, please use eduoroam or UCSD-Guest for wifi
  • https://blink.ucsd.edu/technology/network/connections/wireless/guest.html
• Reach out on Discord or come to the Help Desk if you run into any issues during the event! </aside>

Opening/Closing Ceremony - WLH 2001

Overnight Venue Location - Qualcomm Conference Center + Henry Booker Room