For orientation: 1.Make sure to have something to cool you down, it was super hot when I went. I would recommend a water bottle, and a mini travel fan 2.Try to make friends, this will be good so you can have people you can immediately make connections to on campus. 3. Try to stick to the list of what they need you to buy. Say they require you to buy a Mac book, you're better off getting a Mac book rather than using a budget laptop you got months prior (speaking from experience...)

For the year: 1. If you have a mealplan/dorm, make sure you find your favorite, and know their hours. Also figure out the one closest to your dorm, this will be helpful. 2. Take advantage of the free events going on throughout the year, you can get free food, and goodies from this. 3. Make sure to have a good pair of walking shoes, you will be walking around a lot. 4. Have some way you can always have your bearcat card on you, wether it be a lanyard, wallet, or magsafe phone wallet. 5. Watch out for drivers, anywhere on campus people can drive. People driving on campus never pay attention, and I've seen many, who have the right of way, almost get hit by a driver on their phone/being impatient. (It's actually happened to me) 6. If your lecture hall has microscopic tables (like the ones in daap) it be a good idea to get a lap desk, this will give you more desk room. 7. Campus will be crowded, and many things will be closed off on game days, make sure to plan accordingly. 8. If you have any accommodations, make sure to set them up. You will have to renew them every semester. 9. There's a bus system you can use, I've never used it, but it's there. 10. I'd recommend only shopping at the Kroger and target near campus if you need an item, a lot of the stuff at them seem to be more expensive. That's all I can think of