FOR STUDENTS
Highlighted 2023-24 Capstone Sponsors
For many students, Capstone provides a great bridge to employment. The sponsors included here have provided information about their companies so that you can get to know them a bit better and hope that you will consider them as you contemplate your future!
YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS?
Here are answers to a few of our most commonly asked questions...
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Toggle ItemHow do I prepare for Capstone?The best preparation is to complete the pre-requisites of Capstone for your major. If you have questions about pre-reqs, consult with your Undergraduate Advisor. Additionally, watch your email at the end of Winter semester your Junior year. You will receive information about registering for Capstone.
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Toggle ItemWhat should I expect when taking Capstone?Capstone is scheduled for M-F, 8-9:50am. Do not attempt to schedule additional classes or work during that time. While Capstone is rigorous, the workload is doable within these hours, with possible exceptions during critical project milestones.
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Toggle ItemWhen can I find out what the projects for the year will be?Projects are finalized over the summer, and project descriptions will be available for students in early to mid-August. You must sign an NDA prior to registering for the class. Only registered students will be granted access to the project descriptions. You will have an opportunity to rate each project on a scale of 0-3 and to comment on your favorites. While there are no guarantees that you will be placed on a project that is one of your favorites, we do try to place students on projects according to your interests.
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Toggle ItemCan I do my own project?No, you may not do your own project. Capstone projects must meet specific criteria and are vetted and approved by External Relations Managers and Capstone instructors.
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Toggle ItemHow will I know which project I will have?In early to mid-August, you will be provided access to a database of project descriptions which you will be allowed to rate based on your desire to work on that project. We use everyone's responses to cross reference with the disciplinary needs of the project to assign students to teams. You will typically learn of your team assignment within the first few days of Fall semester.
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Toggle ItemWill there be any good projects for [my specific interests]?We hope so! Our two External Relations Managers (one ME and one ECE) are experienced engineers who work hard to secure a wide variety of projects in order to meet the needs of all Capstone students. If you have a connection with someone in industry who might be interested in sponsoring a project, they would love to discuss it. Contact info is on the "Contact Us" page.
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Toggle ItemHow/When Do I Get Started?You will be contacted to fill out paperwork prior to registering for the course. Watch your email in late Winter. After you have completed the registration forms, you will be allowed to register for the class (once registration has been opened). In early-mid August, you will have the opportunity to rate projects. You'll get started on Capstone on the first day of Fall classes. We jump right in!
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Toggle ItemCan I choose the team I want to be on?You may not choose your team directly. However, we do use your project ratings and comments to assign you to a team. Our goal is to place you on a project you will enjoy and where your skillset will be beneficial to your team.
Competition teams are chosen by direct application, and you will be notified of your placement on a competition team prior to the regular Capstone team assignment process. Competition team coaches choose the members of their teams prior to Fall semester. -
Toggle ItemI still have questions. Who do I ask?For questions about the paperwork process, contact the Capstone Office at 801-422-4847 or byucapstone@byu.edu.
For questions about the projects or if you have a lead for a potential project, contact an External Relations Manager. Their contact info is on the "Contact Us" page.
For questions about pre-requisites or concerns about unique circumstances, contact your department's Undergraduate Advisor.
CURRENT STUDENTS
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How do I figure out what I'm supposed to be doing?
Try the Capstone website for current students at byucapstone.byu.edu.
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Who am I supposed to talk to about this?
If it relates to the project, documentation, course materials, or anything curriculum-related, contact your POD INSTRUCTOR.
If it relates to your sponsor or communications with your sponsor (Weekly Status Updates), contact your EXTERNAL RELATIONS MANAGER.
For administrative issues like shirts, orders, travel, or other items, contact the CAPSTONE OFFICE.
If it relates to your sponsor or communications with your sponsor (Weekly Status Updates), contact your EXTERNAL RELATIONS MANAGER.
For administrative issues like shirts, orders, travel, or other items, contact the CAPSTONE OFFICE.
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What do I do with confidential information?
It is critical that you protect information that your sponsor has deemed CONFIDENTIAL. You are under NDA not to disclose those confidential pieces. If you have any questions about what you are allowed to share, please talk to your sponsor.
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CAPSTONE OFFICE
Paula Harper
Capstone Office Manager
344 EB
801-422-3894
byucapstone@byu.edu
Registration questions
Policy questions
Administrative Issues
344 EB
801-422-3894
byucapstone@byu.edu
Registration questions
Policy questions
Administrative Issues
Kari Manning

Capstone Secretary
344 EB
801-422-4847
byucapstone@byu.edu
Administrative Issues
Travel
Purchasing
344 EB
801-422-4847
byucapstone@byu.edu
Administrative Issues
Travel
Purchasing
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EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Lisa Barrager
External Relations, ME
350R EB
801-422-8680
lisa_barrager@byu.edu
SORENSEN and DAVIES PODS
Project-related concerns
Project assistance
Budget approvals
PSA signatures
Sponsor relationship
Career assistance
ME Department assistance
350R EB
801-422-8680
lisa_barrager@byu.edu
SORENSEN and DAVIES PODS
Project-related concerns
Project assistance
Budget approvals
PSA signatures
Sponsor relationship
Career assistance
ME Department assistance
Allyson Gibson
External Relations, ECEn
450S EB
801-422-7962
allyson_gibson@byu.edu
LONG and NORDIN PODS
Project-related concerns
Project assistance
Budget approvals
PSA signatures
Sponsor relationship
Career assistance
ECE Department assistance
450S EB
801-422-7962
allyson_gibson@byu.edu
LONG and NORDIN PODS
Project-related concerns
Project assistance
Budget approvals
PSA signatures
Sponsor relationship
Career assistance
ECE Department assistance
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