2026 Fall Application are now open. Proposal deadline is April 15th.
A capstone investigation of selective current computer science topics and independent experience in designing and executing a computer science project. Students will work on a team-based project. Each team should consist of three members. Students have to form their team and develop the project idea.
Note: The instructions on this site apply to regular semesters (Fall/Spring) only.
Registration Opens
March 30, 2026 (senior)
Last Day to Add a Course: August 31, 2026
Application Deadline:
April 15, 2026
Full Proposal due May 31st
First Class: August 25, 2026
Format: (3 Credits)
Online Synchronous.
Progress Presentations, Instructor Meetings, Lectures, & Guest Presentations
Final Presentation
TBD
In-Person
Build a complete application (web, mobile, desktop, game, etc.)
Investigate a CS topic and produce a research paper with code/data
Work with a real client to solve their actual business/technical needs
Apply with teammates: If you already have a team of 3, all members apply individually.
Looking for teammates: Join our MS Teams channel to connect with other students.
Complete online application
Submit inital project proposal (if you have one).
Email Prof. Cain (cainn3@southernct.edu), subject line: "CSC400 F26 Project Proposal"
Make sure to include your teammate on the email
Receive approval within 2-3 business days
Get permission code
Register as soon as possible, during your enrollment period
Submit your final proposal
Instructor: Prof. Nisreen Cain
Email: cainn3@southernct.edu