As of Fall of 2000, the capstone courses are offered every spring semester. Students who enroll in the capstone must have at least 27 hours of coursework completed. It is possible to enroll in other coursework concurrent with the capstone courses. An application is sent in November to those students who indicate an interest. In December, information packets are sent to the students to prepare them for the spring course.
Students also participant in an intensive weekend held in Casper, Wyoming.
After meeting, students are split into pairs and given research and literature review assignments. May. Defenses are to be made in person. The department strongly encourages participation in the commencement ceremonies.