Staying Organized in the Early Weeks of the Semester The first week is behind you, and now the semester is starting to take shape. Syllabi are filling up with due dates, assignments are beginning to roll in, and routines are just starting to settle. This is the perfect time to build habits that will keep you organized and help you manage stress before the busy parts of the semester arrive. 1. Do a Weekly Reset Choose one time each week (Sunday night works well) to: Look ahead at your syllabi and note what’s due this week. Check for any changes ...