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Whether you're a new Polymath looking for a general overview of the program, an advanced student desiring an in-the-weeds examination of the Capstone process, or an efficiency maven seeking a one-stop calendar that includes university- and program-specific dates of interest, you're likely to find what you're looking for in the pages below.

  • Calendar: Advising periods, university deadlines, and Polymath events. Updated continually.

  • PS Student Leadership Panel: Hosts a variety of social, academic, and service events on and off campus, including the annual Texas Chautauqua

  • Scholarships: CNS award information for current students.

  • PS Faculty Steering Committee: Members serve as mentors to Polymaths, review applications, and determine program policy

  • Designing a Field: A brief introduction to the process of creating a Capstone field of study.

  • The Field Proposal: A brief overview of the elements comprising the Capstone field proposal.

  • Resources: Links for students preparing to write their proposal and for those who've submitted it.

  • Online Proposal System: Finished proposals are submitted here.

  • Certificate: An overview of the Evidence and Inquiry curriculum.

  • Completing a Thesis: An overview of the Capstone thesis, with links to examples and to longer guides.

  • Handbook: A comprehensive document that introduces the program's faculty, student leadership, national scholarship opportunities, and an in-depth examination of the Capstone thesis.