Frequently Asked Questions

In short, we’re looking for nonbinary and women coders committed to rapidly building their JavaScript coding skills in a bootcamp environment. The Grace Hopper Program Software Engineering Immersive curriculum starts at a foundational stage to accommodate all coding skill levels, but moves into more advanced concepts at an accelerated pace.

Additionally, prospective students should embody the characteristics that our Grace Hopper Program community is known for–most notably, drive, transparency, and allyship.

Please note that we define “women” as all women (cis and trans) and “nonbinary” as non-cisgender. We strive to maintain inclusivity in our mission to create a space for underserved and underrepresented individuals in tech, and are always looking to improve. Email us at hello@gracehopper.com if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

The Grace Hopper Program Software Engineering Bootcamp is designed to support women and nonbinary students to help bridge the gender gap in technology. With an emphasis on practical JavaScript skill-building, individualized support, and a culture of transparency, we provide the education you need to launch your ideal tech career.

Mirroring the curriculum of the Fullstack Academy Software Engineering Immersive, students in the Grace Hopper Program are differentiated (not defined) by a gender-allied learning experience.

We believe this experience - along with the community that fosters it - plays a vital role in overcoming imposter syndrome, closing opportunity gaps, and increasing representation in tech to power a better future. Learn more about the Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy.

There are a great number of online resources available and we encourage you to try them. Particularly for beginners, tools like Codecademy, Code School, and Team Treehouse can help you learn and practice in-demand coding concepts.

At the Grace Hopper Program, learning and practicing coding concepts are only part of the equation. Our bootcamps are built around ensuring students have everything they need to build a thriving career–all within an accelerated, supportive, and career-focused environment for learning.

Learn more about the Grace Hopper Program difference.

Most importantly, you’ll need to bring an open, well-rested, and hungry mind ready for learning. For tech specifications and requirements, click here.

Our organization is based in one of the greatest cities on Earth — New York City! However, all bootcamps offered by Fullstack Academy and the Grace Hopper Program are held in a live online format.

As part of our commitment to delivering a high-quality student experience as well as considerations resulting from Covid-19, we aim to meet the moment with a bootcamp format that’s more practical, versatile, and accessible to students nationwide.

Learn more about our live online student experience.

We recommend applying at least two weeks before your desired cohort starts. The earlier, the better! This gives you plenty of time to receive your admissions decision, complete your enrollment materials, and be considered for eligible tuition discounts. Apply now.

The first step in the application process is to complete the online application form. From there, you’ll schedule a call with a Student Advisor. Next, you’ll receive an admissions decision, usually within 1-3 business days.

Keep in mind that at any point in the process, you can schedule a time to speak with a Student Advisor. Student Advisors are dedicated to making sure you feel confident to start bootcamp by answering any questions along the way.

GI Bill® benefits are applicable toward in-person, full-time programs only. As a live online bootcamp provider, the Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy is unable to accept the GI Bill®.

Students of the Grace Hopper Program coding bootcamp can expect to graduate with in-demand JavaScript programming skills.

This is because the future of web development has moved toward sophisticated, responsive, and dynamic single-page applications running in the browser. Apps like Gmail, Asana, Trello, Facebook, and Google Maps have redefined what users expect from web applications and what developers need to deliver.

After observing these trends, plus conducting lots of research and conversations with industry experts, we’ve come to the conclusion that full stack JavaScript is the future of web development. Consequently, this is what you’ll spend most of your time studying throughout the Grace Hopper Program coding bootcamp.

As an added benefit, JavaScript offers more career advantages over other languages because it’s simply the most widely used. While other coding schools may teach Ruby on Rails, graduates of the Grace Hopper Program have a more in-demand skill set that separates them from the competition.

Yes! The Grace Hopper Program Software Engineering Immersive curriculum starts at a foundational level. However, the program is inclusively designed to serve students at all skill levels and moves through concepts at an accelerated pace. Beginners and intermediate coders alike should therefore demonstrate bootcamp learning readiness—rather than coding prowess—during the admissions process to be considered.

Throughout the Grace Hopper Program, students will gain valuable insight into how to secure meaningful, lucrative employment. We combine a career-focused curriculum with experience-informed career coaching to support your professional success as a developer. You’ll receive guidance in:

• Growing your professional network

• Optimizing your resume and LinkedIn profile

• Acing interviews and assessments

• Negotiating your salary

• Combatting imposter syndrome

• Navigating company culture fit

With full transparency around challenges disproportionally faced by women and gender nonconforming professionals in tech, our instructors and career coaches are focused on helping you achieve your idea of success.

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