Information for Capstone Advisors

This information is intended to serve as a guideline for the general structure of the Capstone Project Process. Individual projects will vary.

Semester 1
  • Have conversations with your advisee to develop "doable" ideas
    • Would the project need IRB approval?
    • Should the student apply for funding?
    • Can the project be completed in three semesters?
  • Review the Capstone Proposal
  • Sign off on the top part of the Capstone Record Sheet
  • Sign off on the Independent Study (390) Paperwork for Semester 2 of the Capstone (optional)
Semester 2
  • Offer the first of two Independent Studies (398) (optional)
    • Work with the student to develop the syllabus and schedule for the semester
  • Focus is on the research or project development (project permitting)
  • Attend WIPS presentation
  • Work with the student to identify potential conferences for Capstone presentation
  • Assign grade for the Independent Study (if applicable)
    • Did the student complete what was agreed upon to the quality expected?
    • Did the student schedule and present their WIPS?
  • Sign off on Independent Study (395) Paperwork for Semester 3 of the Capstone (optional)
Semester 3
  • Offer the second of two Independent Studies (395)
    • Work with the student to develop the syllabus and schedule for the semester
  • Focus is on the writing (project permitting)
  • Assign grade for the Independent Study (if applicable)
    • Did the student complete the Capstone to the quality expected?
    • Please note: the approved Capstone must be submitted to the Honors Program by the end of week 13.  
  • Sign off on the Capstone Record Sheet
  • Attend senior recognition ceremony (more information to come during Semester 3)
  • Submit advisor video brief (more information to come during Semester 3)