Little compares to the first day of classes! You already know this feeling: It combines excitement, nervousness, motivation, and a bit of uncertainty. But the day has arrived. You’re ready to begin!
Double-check the location of your classes. (Sometimes, classes are moved to different rooms or buildings.) In most cases, you can choose whatever seat you want. College classes usually do not have seating charts. Pick a seat close enough to the front of the room for you to hear clearly. You also want to be able to see anything the teacher writes on the chalkboard or shows on a screen (for example, overhead transparencies or slides).
What Is a Syllabus?
Most teachers hand out a course syllabus to students on the first day of class. The syllabus is an outline for the course. It often provides an idea of what will be taught each day of the class. It includes reading assignments and sometimes detailed homework assignments.
The syllabus will also tell you when major projects such as papers are due and when you can expect to have major tests. The syllabus often includes your teacher’s office location and hours, phone number, and e-mail. It may also explain attendance and grading policies.
Is Homework Graded?
It may or may not be. Homework in college is not quite the same as what you are used to now. Daily homework is often assigned to help you learn the lessons and prepare for each class. You usually do not have to turn in this kind of work, although teachers may check to see if you have completed it. However, larger assignments, including essays and research papers, may take several days or weeks to complete and may be an important part of your grade.
In some classes such as math, professors may go over only the most difficult problems in class. Otherwise, students check their own homework. Always complete your homework whether or not it is checked in class or graded.
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