The Grainger College of Engineering
Electrical & Computer Engineering

Senior: Graduation and Beyond, Captone Project Choices

Capstone Project Choices

  • ECE 445 – Senior Design 
  • ECE 496/499 – Senior Thesis : four hours for ECE 445 and advance composition credit
    Senior Circuit: if your senior thesis project does not involve hardware or testing you must design a special circuit. Go to ECE ECE 445 web page to find out how.
  • ENG 491 Interdisciplinary Design, two semesters in an approved project
    Approved Projects:
    • CU 1 & 2 -- CubeSat , four hours for ECE 445 and 2 hours of non-ECE tech elective
    • SAE – formula car, four hours for ECE 445 and 2 hours of non-ECE tech elective 
    • SD – Solar Decathlon, four hours for ECE 445 and 2 hours of non-ECE tech elective
    • SSD – Start-up Senior Design, four hours for ECE 445, 2 hours of free elective

       

Graduation things to do

  • Check your DARS audit against the published curriculum requirements. When in doubt, come to 156 Everitt Lab for a recheck.
  • Sign up on the Graduation List on your Enterprise account when registering for your final semester. Select Graduation on the Main Menu, then Apply to Graduate.
  • If you want to "WALK" i.e. have your name read out, WALK across the stage, shake the dean's hand and receive your diploma cover; put your name on the list at the College of Engineering Graduation-Convocation web page. The list is open Mid-March to the end of April. Other essential information about the Big Day is available there.
  • Respond to your invitation from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for brunch at 10:00 A.M. on graduation day. This is your opportunity to sign your name on your year's Banner and receive your graduation gift. It will also help entertain your friends and relatives.

Things to do before you leave

  • Complete the "I'm Graduating" tab in the Corporate Connection Career Interest Profile. This is where you provide your new contact information and also tell us about your future plans. Both are very important to the department—this is how we tell you about future developments and alumni events in your area!
  • Bookmark the "Keep in Touch" link so you can share future contact information updates and news of your accomplishments with the Department easily.
  • Join the University of Illinois Alumni Association .
  • Bring your family to the Graduation Brunch. Watch for your invitation!