Begin Preparing for Finals Today

Yes, you read that correctly. Today, the 2nd day of the new semester, is the perfect time to begin preparing for finals. By now you probably have attended a class from each of your courses. If you have not, surely you have checked out the syllabus on Blackboard. In any event, at the very least, you can plot your finals on a semester calendar. The finals schedule is subject to change, and sometimes professors select a different time for their finals. Now is the time to find out if that is a possibility (check the syllabus) and make your plans accordingly. You should also note all major exams, papers and projects on your calendar so that you can predict those weeks that will be particularly challenging. You can find a handy planner on the Academic Support Programs website.