Capstone Dates & Timeline

This page outlines key dates for the CS Capstone track with Open Source SLU. Academic dates are sourced from the SLU Registrar's Academic Calendar.

Upcoming: Fall 2026

• Priority Registration (Seniors): Thursday, March 26, 2026
• Open Registration (by credit hours): April 7-17, 2026
• Classes Begin: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
• Classes End: Friday, December 4, 2026
• Launch Day: December 7-11, 2026

For full registration windows by credit level, see SLU Registration Dates.

Semester Rhythm

Each capstone semester runs 16 weeks and follows a consistent structure:

• Weeks 1-2: Team formation, project onboarding, environment setup
• Weeks 3-13: Sprint-based development cycles with regular milestones
• Weeks 14-15: Final presentations, documentation wrap-up, and handoff
• Week 16: Launch Day