This page is designed to help you better understand key dates and timelines related to participating in Neumont University’s Enterprise Partnership Program.
Important Dates:
Summer Quarter 2012
July 9— First day of class
September 18 — Last day of class
Fall Quarter 2012
October 8 — First day of class
December 18 — Last day of class
March 20 - Last day of class
*Note: these dates are subject to change. To see the official dates for the upcoming calendar year, visit the Neumont Academic Calendar.
Timeline:
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8 weeks before the quarter starts: |
Projects for the upcoming quarter are decided by the Enterprise Projects Committee. |
Note: All project proposals for the following quarter must be received eight weeks prior to the start of the quarter in which the project will run. |
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4 - 6 weeks before quarter starts: |
Student teams are identified for the projects and the Project Sponsor will receive a list of student names and email addresses. |
Note: It is now time to begin the process of preparing security accounts or special software rights for the students assigned to your team. |
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First day of class: |
All students meet on the Neumont campus to prepare for the quarter and discuss their upcoming projects. |
Note: A representative from the sponsoring company is encouraged to attend in person. If that’s not possible, you may setup a conference call for that day. |
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Second day of class: |
Students dive into project work. For the first few weeks employers are encouraged to interact with the students frequently to ensure the project is on track. |
Note: If your project takes place off-campus, Neumont students will begin working at your offices from this day forward. |
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Weekly - throughout the quarter: |
All projects should have a weekly conference call with the company sponsor, the student team lead, and the Neumont faculty advisor. |
Note: This 10-15 minute call keeps everybody up to date on the status of the project and upcoming deadlines and bottlenecks. |
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End of weeks 3, 6, and 9: |
A Neumont faculty member overseeing the projecy will be in touch to evaluate the performance of the students on the project. |
Note: More information on what to expect in those calls will be provided as you get closer to launching your project. |
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Week 10: |
The students should close out all project work and turn in their final product to the sponsoring company. |
Note: At this point you should ensure that the students check in all code and other proprietary materials. |
