Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the students I will be working with?

They are students majoring in Computer Science and the Computer Science and Business Honors Program. The students start the project during their Spring semester of their junior year and they continue and complete it in the Fall Semester of their senior year.

2. What is the Capstone Project?

The Capstone Project is the culmination of the students education. The project combines both their business and computer science learning experiences into a real world project.

3. What is my role as a Sponsor?

Sponsors are responsible for creating the project and guiding the students through the project from business plan to deliverable. The sponsors role is to be a knowledge base for the students working on their project.

4. How much does it cost to sponsor a project? Are there any other costs?

$10,000 (discounts are available for non profits and educational institutions). Any other costs including hosting costs, incidental software, and development tools are included in the sponsorship price.

5. Can Lehigh contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's) be modified?

Yes, our legal department can work with you and your company to modify a document, adjust wording etc.

6. Can students come to the company's location?

Yes, as long as the company is located within a reasonable distance from Lehigh University campus.

7. Can I still sponsor a project if I am not local?

Yes, with the help of Skype and other technologies we have had successful projects where the sponsor has been located as far away as Africa and Cambodia.

8. What is the time commitment expected from a sponsor?

Sponsors typically spend about 2 hours per week with the students reviewing their projects. Sponsors may also spend several hours in the beginning and at the end - orientating students and watching final presentations.