Keeping track – Using a schedule to manage your time and remember due dates
Between readings, assignments due dates, tests, and other deadlines, there are a lot of dates to remember in college. When you add in the stuff you need to remember for your personal life, like medical appointments and work commitments, you may feel overwhelmed by everything you have to get done.
Making a schedule can help. Here are two strategies for keeping track of everything you need to do:
Make a Semester Plan
A semester plan displays your due dates in one place and helps you remember when you have a due date coming up. These important dates are usually written down in different course schedules, so it can be hard to keep track of everything.
Create a semester plan with all your assignments and tests for all of your classes. You’ll be able to see when you have a few assignments due at once, so you know to start early. You can also highlight assignments that are worth a lot.
Watch a short video tutorial:
How to create a semester plan in Excel
How to create a semester plan in Word
Make Weekly Schedules
A weekly schedule is a way to keep track of your activities and tasks for the week. A weekly schedule includes everything you have to get done, like classes and work. It also helps you see how much time you have available so you can plan when to work on assignments or study for tests.
You can create weekly schedules in Word, or you can use an online calendar like Outlook or Google Calendar. Check out the Creating a Weekly Schedule page in the Essential Study Skills guide for some templates and instructions.
Want to learn more strategies? Check out our other study skills tips.
