Sponsored student class projects and capstone projects

In preparation for the spring 2026 semester, all instructors who conduct a sponsored class project or capstone project in collaboration with an outside sponsor or provider of data (even if no funds are exchanged) must ensure their class projects comply with current university guidelines and requirements when designing project activities.

In addition to those guidelines, please notify the Office of Legal Counsel if any international students on a project team will be participating remotely from an international location. This additional step is required in anticipation of some international students potentially being unable to enter the United States at the start of the spring semester due to visa or travel delays. This notification is necessary for compliance with export controls, visa programs and federal executive orders.

As a reminder, instructors should review the Office of Legal Counsel’s page titled Sponsored Student Class Projects and Capstone Projects and complete the required steps before the spring semester begins to ensure compliance with university policies and to support timely processing. Please contact the Office of Legal Counsel with any questions.