Mission
The mission of the LSU Capstone Design Program is to provide a holistic, creative, multidisciplinary design experience to the students in an educational setting wherein they function as design engineering professionals with goals, challenges and responsibilities beyond just the technical aspects of the profession.
Important Dates
2025-2026
Capstone Project Submission Target Date: August 20, 2025
Capstone Fair: 10:30 - 13:00, August 26 and 28, 2025, and 12:30 - 14:30, August 29, 2025
Prototype Design Proposal Presentations: 08:00 - 17:00, December 1 - December 5, 2025
Final Prototype Presentations and Project Showcase: 08:00 - 19:00, April 27 - May 1, 2026
2026-2027
Capstone Project Submission Target Date: August 20, 2026
Capstone Fair: 10:30 - 13:00, August 25 and 27, 2026, and 12:30 - 14:30, August 28, 2026
Prototype Design Proposal Presentations: 08:00 - 17:00, November 30 - December 4, 2026
Final Prototype Presentations and Project Showcase: 08:00 - 19:00, April 26 - April 30, 2027
The Capstone Design Program Description
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History of The Capstone Design Program
Learn about how The Capstone Design Program was established and evolved.
How to Submit a Project
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Project Selection and Assignment
Find out how project selection and assignment is done.
Fund Your Capstone Design Project
Want to fund a sponsored Capstone Design Project? Learn about the three options for funding a project.