Everything to handle in the two weeks before the first day so the year starts smooth — supplies, schedule, mindset.
School & StudyingConfirm class schedule and locations
Due: May 14, 2026 (in 1 days)
Buy or check off required textbooks
Due: May 15, 2026 (in 2 days)
Pick up notebooks, binders, pens, highlighters
Due: May 16, 2026 (in 3 days)
Replace or test your laptop / tablet / charger
Due: May 17, 2026 (in 4 days)
Set up a planner (paper or digital) for the year
Due: May 18, 2026 (in 5 days)
Print or download every syllabus
Due: May 19, 2026 (in 6 days)
Save important dates: drop deadlines, midterms, finals
Due: May 20, 2026 (in 7 days)
Organize your study space at home
Due: May 21, 2026 (in 8 days)
Plan a realistic sleep schedule
Due: May 22, 2026 (in 9 days)
Pack your bag the night before day one
Due: May 26, 2026 (in 13 days)
Lay out clothes and breakfast plan for day one
Due: May 26, 2026 (in 13 days)
Set two alarms for the first morning
Due: May 26, 2026 (in 13 days)
Using this template will create a new list with all the items shown above. You can set a custom start date for calculating due dates.