First-week setup so the next four months don't blur — calendars, study blocks, accountability, and a check-in cadence.
School & StudyingRead every syllabus end-to-end
Due: May 14, 2026 (in 1 days)
Add every assignment due date to your calendar
Due: May 15, 2026 (in 2 days)
Add every exam and quiz to your calendar
Due: May 15, 2026 (in 2 days)
Block recurring study sessions per course
Due: May 16, 2026 (in 3 days)
Identify which courses need the most weekly time
Due: May 16, 2026 (in 3 days)
Choose a primary note-taking system (paper / digital)
Due: May 17, 2026 (in 4 days)
Set up a folder structure for each class
Due: May 17, 2026 (in 4 days)
Join or form a study group for the hardest course
Due: May 20, 2026 (in 7 days)
Sign up for office hours for any tough professor
Due: May 20, 2026 (in 7 days)
Schedule a weekly Sunday review session
Due: May 20, 2026 (in 7 days)
Set a monthly checkpoint to review grades and adjust
Due: Jun 12, 2026 (in 30 days)
Plan a mid-semester reset weekend
Due: Jul 08, 2026 (in 56 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.