OCCHacks

October 11-12th, 2026 @ Orange Coast College

About Us

OCC Hacks is Orange Coast College's premier hackathon. Born from the legacy of HackCC—the first hackathon specifically designed to support and champion community college students—our mission is to provide an inclusive, high-energy environment for tech innovation.

150+ Participants

Students and builders from across Southern California

Beginner Friendly

Workshops, tracks, and 1-on-1 mentorship for all levels

Meals Provided

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks throughout the event

$15,000+ in Fundraising

Prizes, bounties, and support for the hackathon

Past event: Spookathon 2025

Choose Your Adventure

Epic Hackathon Tracks

Whether you're a first-time coder or a veteran build-master, we have a track tailored for your crew. Claim bounty, win prizes, and push limits.

01 // COSMOS CADET (BEGINNER)Starter Friendly

Beginner Track

First time hacking? Build any web or mobile project, explore new frameworks, and learn from our mentors. No experience required.

Launch Level: Starter

02 // DEEP SPACE VOYAGE (SE)General Dev

Software Engineering

Design scalable APIs, clean frontends, or full-stack tools. Tackle complex system integrations, dev tools, or community solutions.

Launch Level: Intermediate

03 // CYBER BOUNTY (AI / WEB3)Advanced Tech

AI & Web3 Bounty

Integrate large language models, build autonomous AI agents, train custom models, or create decentralized web3 applications.

Launch Level: Advanced

Partners & Sponsors

Supporting the Future of Tech

Our sponsors make OCC Hacks possible. Join industry leaders in empowering the next generation of tech creators and community college developers.

Platinum Partners

OCC Division of Technology

Google Cloud

Gold Sponsors

GitHub

Vercel

GSAP

Retool

Silver & Bronze Tiers

StandOut Stickers

Major League Hacking

Wolfram Language

OCC CS Club

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out to our organizing team on our social channels or contact our support crew.

OCC Hacks is open to all community college and university students who are 18 or older. Whether you're a first-time coder, a business major, or a seasoned developer, you are welcome!

Yes, 100% free! We provide meals, snacks, drinks, workspace, internet, mentors, workshops, and swag for all registered attendees. You just need to bring yourself and your laptop.

Don't worry! We will have team formation activities at the beginning of the hackathon where you can meet other hackers, pitch ideas, and form a crew of up to 4 members.

Teams can be anywhere from 1 to 4 people. We highly recommend hacking in a team as it's more fun and lets you collaborate across different skill sets!

Bring your laptop, charger, a valid student or photo ID, a sleeping bag/blanket, toiletries (toothbrush/toothpaste), and comfortable clothes. We provide the rest!