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Important Items for Each Student’s Calendar at a New Technology College

Busy students best serve themselves by staying on top of all the essential schedules at any of the colleges in Cheyenne, WY. Each college has its own standards and requirements about which students need to stay apprised. The educational experience is fluid, as long as students create a clear pathway for themselves by not letting important dates, such as exams and paper deadlines, get away from them. Most students who attend business-focused universities often come with their calendars in hand, or on their laptops. However it never hurts to remind students that it is critical to acknowledge and adhere to class and school deadlines.

What are Some Important Dates Students Should Note?

Students will quickly discover the different types of calendar entries they should make to keep themselves firmly on track toward educational success. Below are some of the different types of school deadlines:

  • New Student Orientation. Of course, these sessions provide the most basic information, such as where the students will find the student union, library and the administrative offices, and every student should make sure this information is firm in their minds before their alarm clock rings the first day of classes. Orientation offers more than a tour of campus; it gives students a chance to learn about the culture of the technology college and how they might fit into that culture. When they get a preview of their respective program’s facilities, they can start to envision themselves there each day, learning something new and exciting. Taking the time to go to orientation gives students confidence; it’s a dry run for the first day of classes. Students will also meet fellow new students, as well as those who will act as mentors to help them ease into the environment.
  • First Day of Classes. There is little worse than missing the first day of classes. The problem is more about that feeling of “missing out” than actually missing a great deal of substance. Students need to mark their calendars and set their alarms to start their exciting new adventure on time.
  • All Exams. Whether regular tests, midterms or final exams, students need to check each class syllabus and put their exams on their calendar right away.

These are a few of the most important dates students need to track as they begin their new journey as technology school freshmen.

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