• Go to class!
  
  • Be on time! Being late can be embarrassing!
    
  • Even when the professor puts notes online, there will always be points that aren't on the notes.

• Plan your schedule--gather your syllabi and record on a calendar or planner.
  • exams
    
  • papers/projects
    
  • quizzes

• Get all your books and school supplies before classes begin

• Get to know your professors and teaching assistants (TAs)
  • collect their contact information
    
  • how they prefer to be contacted
    
  • go to their office hours

• Begin your reading assignments right away--it's harder to catch up than you think!

• Find out where your classes are. Walk around the day before classes start and find all the rooms

• How long does it take to get to your classes?
  • walking
    
  • bike
    
  • bus
    
  • ask mentors or upperclassmen

• What time do you need to get up to be on time for your first class? Do you eat breakfast? How much time does that take?

• Talk to your roommate/suitemates to determine a shower schedule-- i.e., when does everyone need to get up and use the bathroom in order to get to class? Also determine a cleaning schedule.

• Develop a routine. Decide how much sleep and study time you need. Be consistent with your sleep routine.

• Stay focused in class. Stay awake! Find a place to sit where you won't be distracted.

• Manage your time. What will you do with your "free" time?

• Get to know the people in your classes.
  
  
• Get involved
  
  • pick one or two organizations that interest you
    
  • be careful not to get over-involved
    
  • don't be afraid to say no if you don't have the time
    
  • find a job