Capstone Day at USNA
April 29, 2026
Welcome to USNA's 15th Annual Capstone Day!
Officer in Charge: CDR Justin Ivancic
Capstone Day Schedule
0700-0745: Morning reception
0745-1145: Presentations across various classrooms
1200-1245: VIP Lunch at Volgenau Conference Center (invite only, USNA Jazz Band)
1245-1250: Provost's remarks at VIP Lunch
1250-1520: Poster session in Alumni Hall
Dress Code: Service Dress Blues, service equivalent, or business casual.
280+ Projects & 150+ Formal Presentations!
The capstone (senior design) project is the culminating academic experience for students here at the United States Naval Academy (USNA). Working in teams, the 1/C midshipmen (seniors) undertake ambitious, year-long projects that involve creative design, fabrication, and actual system operation/demonstration.
