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62 Things to do the Summer Before Going to College

Are you wondering what are all the things you need to do the summer before you go to college?

The summer between high school and college is an exciting time! It’s a time of transition and anticipation.

You’re celebrating the end of high school and counting down the days until you leave for college.

This summer is your chance to recuperate from the pressures and challenges of your senior year and get ready for new adventures during your first year in college. 

While you’re enjoying the summer with your family and high school friends, you’ll also be preparing for your next step—life as a college student.

There are so many things to do the summer before freshman year of college to set yourself up for success in college. Here’s a checklist of everything you need to do to before going to college. 


Things to do at home before going to college

1. Write thank you notes

Wrap up your high school experience by writing thank you notes to the teachers, mentors, and coaches who helped you succeed. You’ll also want to write thank you notes to everyone who wrote you letters of reference or gave you a graduation gift.

And don’t forget important people who have served as mentors or role models to you (community leaders, church members, volunteer coordinators, etc.).

A thoughtful thank you note will be much appreciated by those who have spent their time and energy to help you throughout the years. 

2. Clean out your closet

It’s really easy to keep shoving clothes in your closet without ever taking the time to assess what still fits, what’s still in style, and what you still like. It’s going to be messy to do a deep clean, but it will be totally worth it to have your closet organized and streamlined before you go to college. 

Pull everything out of your closet and drawers. Make piles for “throw out,” “give away,” “maybe keep,” and “keep.”  

Throw away anything that’s stained, worn, or stretched out. “Give away” is for anything that’s in good condition, just not for you.

Ask your bestie to weigh in on your “maybe keep” pile. And return the “keep” items to your closet and drawers. 

To make the “give away” part more fun, invite your friends to also clean out their closets then get together or a clothing swap. Dump everyone’s “give away” clothing in a pile and take turns choosing and trying on different items. Your friend going to college in Florida will be happy to have the shorts that your friend going to college in Michigan doesn’t need! Donate the things that no one wants.

3. Organize your room

Now that you’ve cleaned out your closet, keep going and organize your whole room before you go to college. Sort through your high school notebooks and text books and decide if you want or need to keep any of them.

If you have souvenirs from high school that you want to keep but don’t need to have on display, store them in boxes or bins.

Organizing your room is one of the best things you can do before starting college, because when you come home for the holidays, you’ll be so happy to return to a tidy, streamlined room. 

4. Discuss expectations with your parents

You and your parents may have very different expectations for when you go to college. Before leaving for college is the best time to discuss how and how often you plan to keep in touch.

How often will you call or text? How often do you and they expect that you will come home if you’re living on campus?

Do you want your parents to visit on Family Weekend? Do you want them to visit any sooner?

Having an open conversation about your and your parents’ expectations will help everyone be on the same page before you leave for college. 

5. Shop for college clothes

After your clean out your closet and drawers, make a list of the new clothing items you need before you go to college. New underwear, socks, and shoes are probably safe bets!

Depending on where you’re going to college, it might be a good idea to add a good rain jacket and waterproof shoes or warm boots to the list. 

Be sure you have at least one or two interview-appropriate outfits. If you expect to have an internship that requires professional clothing, go ahead and purchase several outfits now.

It’s much easier to buy the clothes you need the summer before college when you have the time to shop for sales and visit multiple stores than it is when you’re at college and need an outfit tomorrow. 

Also, get at least one formal outfit (including dressy shoes). One nice suit plus a few button-down shirts, one or two cocktail dresses and a long formal, or whatever counts as a fancy outfit for you should work. Again, it’s better to be prepared than to be scrambling to find the right outfit when you have a last-minute invitation.  

6. Set up legal documents before you go to college

Once you turn 18, your parents can no longer make certain decisions for you. Sounds great, right? Well, it’s not so great if you’re having a medical emergency and can’t make decisions for yourself. It’s very important for first year college students to sign certain legal documents: 

  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release so that health care providers can discuss your health status or treatment recommendations with your parents or other appointed adults. 
  • Medical Power of Attorney to appoint an individual to make health care decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated due to injury or illness. 
  • Durable Power of Attorney so that your parents (or chosen adult) can handle your financial affairs (access bank accounts, pay taxes, make car payments, etc.) if you are incapacitated due to illness or injury—or because you are out of the country studying abroad.
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to permit your parents to access your educational records.
  • Living will or advance directive to specify your personal choices about life-extending medical treatment in the event that you are unable to communicate your choices. This isn’t a last will and testament that specifies what should happen to your belongings when you die. A living will clarifies what you want to happen when you are alive but seriously injured or ill. 

You can have your family’s attorney draw these up or you can use an online legal service like mamabearlegalforms.com.

7. Learn how to cook

If you’ll be living in a dorm room and eating at the dining hall, at least learn how to cook a few very simple meals that you can make in a microwave. 

If you’ll be preparing meals for yourself every day, take time now before you go to college to experiment in the kitchen and learn how to create a meal plan.

Start by thinking of three or four breakfasts that are quick and easy to make. Learn how to cook five to ten basic meals, including some go-to sandwiches, that could do for lunch or dinner. Don’t forget fruits and veggies!

8. Learn how to do laundry

If you don’t already know how to do laundry, ask your parents for a quick tutorial on how to use a washing machine. This basic life skill is absolutely something you need to know how to do before your freshman year of college!

  • Wash darks and lights in separate loads. 
  • Wash sheets and towels with hot water, but use cold or warm water for pretty much everything else. 
  • Use a lingerie bag for delicates like bras or thin materials. 
  • Be sure to read instruction labels in your clothes. 
  • If it says dry clean only, you probably really do have to have it dry cleaned.

9. Spend time with your friends

Come August, your friend group will be splitting up to go in different directions, maybe all around the country. Enjoy this last summer break together!

Make some great memories together as you close the chapter on high school, before you leave for college. Relax at the pool or the beach, go camping, or take a road trip!

10. Visit all your local favorite spots

Go to your favorite restaurants and have your favorite meals. Visit the best local thrift shops and boutiques. Revisit all your favorite hometown hangouts.

You might be oh-so-ready to leave now, but you’ll miss this place when you’re away. So soak it all up before you go away to college. Playing tourist in your hometown is a really fun thing to do the summer before your freshman year!

Clean out your closet before you leave for college!

11. Spend time with your family

Your parents and siblings will miss you, so show them so love and attention now.

Family dinners, movie nights, summer trips, and day-to-day tasks will be much more fun if you can appreciate being together now, knowing that your days of living at home are finite. 

If you’re lucky enough to have grandparents living, be sure to spend time with them too. Make visiting them a regular part of your week—take your grandma to lunch, help with yardwork, ask about when your mom was a kid.

If your grandparents live far away, pick up the phone and give them a call. Your family will love spending time with you, and you will cherish it in the years to come. 

Things to do before going to college to get ready for college life

12. Get your computer ready

You’ve just made it through your senior year of high school, a very busy and stressful time. Chances are, you weren’t particularly worried about how your emails or computer files were organized.

But if you’re taking your computer to college, it’s worth it to spend some time cleaning up your computer. Clear off your desktop and set a new desktop image. 

Archive any high school files in one big folder labeled “High School.”  You can either sort through the documents now to weed out the ones you know you’ll never need to look at again, or just dump everything in the “High School” folder, knowing that it’s there if you need it. The best approach would really depend on how much room you have on your hard drive. 

If you don’t already have a computer, buy one now before you leave for college. You can use your college email address to get an educational discount from many manufacturers, like Apple or Dell.

Check with your college department to see if there are required specifications and features for your computer.

Look for a computer that’s lightweight, has a good processor speed, a long battery life, wireless connectivity, and a webcam. You’ll be using this computer for at least four years, so if you can afford to upgrade any features, do so!

Choose a computer for college that will meet your needs for at least the next four years.

13. Back up your computer

Figure out if you’ll be using a cloud storage solution (like Google Drive or iCloud) or if you need to use an external hard drive.

Know how to make backups of your assignments and notes and do so frequently. This will save you so much time and stress if your computer is stolen or damaged. 

14. Delete old emails

Take a few minutes to go through your old email accounts—and you’ve probably accumulated several during high school and the college application process.

Make sure you didn’t miss any important notifications and then delete old emails (and even accounts) you no longer need.

15. Connect with your roommate

Whether your roommate will be assigned by your college or you’ll get to choose your roommate, plan to spend some time getting to know each other.

Whether you can meet up in person, Facetime, or just text, you’ll appreciate knowing something about the person you’ll be living with for the next year.

Discuss who’s bringing what to the dorm. Connecting with your future roommate is one of the simplest and most exciting things to do before your freshman year of college!

16. Find on-campus or off-campus housing

First, determine if you’ll be living on campus or off campus. Most colleges require students to live on campus freshman year of college (unless their home is in the same town as the college).

Some colleges assign students to dorm rooms, and others let students choose where they want to live. Connect with your college’s housing office to find out how about their housing policies and proceed accordingly. 

If you’re living on campus in a residence hall, in the summer before your freshman year, pay attention to the deadline to sign a housing contract and pay your room deposit!

17. Shop for your dorm room or apartment

Your college dorm will probably be supplied only with the most basic of furnishings. Think a single bed, small dresser, narrow closet, tiny desk, and wobbly chair. Maybe a bookcase too. An off-campus apartment will probably be unfurnished.

You’ll definitely want to make your dorm bed more comfy with a mattress topper, and you’ll probably plan to fuel late-night study sessions with coffee!

You’ll probably want to start to make your list and do your shopping early on! Don’t miss out on Amazon Prime Day Deals for college students!

And check out this list of things you might not think about bringing to college to be sure you don’t miss any essentials!

18. Secure a parking pass

If you’re taking a car to campus, be sure you can get a parking pass before you show up at college. Some colleges have ample free parking—at others, it’s pricey and hard to find.

Find out what your options are early in the summer before freshman year to be sure you have a parking spot. Also, if you’re taking your car to college with you, be sure to get it serviced before you leave!

19. Research other transportation options

Find out what transportation options are offered where you’ll be going to college.

Will there be busses, trains, subways, or trams? Does your college offer shuttles to the airport? How will you arrange for a taxi or rideshare?

Academic and administrative things to do before leaving for college

20. Check your college email and portal

Be sure you’re checking your college email address. Once you accepted the offer of admission, your college almost certainly stopped using the email address you provided on your application, in favor of the college email address they assigned you.

Some colleges go a step further and send all their communication through their online college portal.

Find out how your university communicates and check in regularly for updates on everything from housing to financial aid. 

21. Accept your financial aid offer

Many schools don’t finalize financial aid offers and scholarships until the summer before college starts. Accepting the offer of admission is not necessarily the same as accepting the financial aid offer.

Watch out for due dates and read the fine print! Some scholarships have to be accepted by a certain date. Be sure to complete all the required financial aid forms and accept your financial aid offer by the deadline. 

22. Attend college orientation

At different colleges, orientation for new students may happen anytime between April and August. Find out when your orientation is, sign up for the session that fits your schedule, and get ready.

Usually at orientation you get to choose your classes, pick up your student ID, take another tour of the campus, and meet other incoming freshmen. 

Some schools have optional orientations where incoming students spend a few days on campus meeting other students, volunteering in the local community, or participating in leadership activities.

If at all possible, participate in these welcome events because they’re a great way to meet new friends and alleviate some anxiety about the start of your first semester of college. 

23. Know your options for food allergies

If you have food allergies, reach out the dining services staff to discuss how they will work with you to ensure that you have food that’s safe for you to eat.

They might require documentation from your doctor, so it’s best to allow plenty of time to get them this information before you go to college.

You should receive a list of dining options on campus that will offer you safe food, provide you with the name of the person to call if you’re having trouble finding safe food, and advise you on how best to navigate campus with food allergies.

Some colleges have Facebook groups just for students with food allergies—if your college doesn’t, you could start one!

24. Complete summer reading

If your college has a recommended or required common reading experience, grab that book and get started.

The summer will slip away before you know it, so starting the book early will allow you to finish it without feeling rushed. 

Summer reading at its best!

25. Meet with your academic advisor

Your advisor might be a student advisor, professional staff advisor, or a faculty advisor.

Make a list of all your questions for your advisor—about your fall class schedule, major requirements, minor requirements, etc.—and have the list ready when you finally get to chat.

Even if you don’t get to meet with your advisor before you go to college, preparing (and writing down) your questions in the summer before freshman year will be helpful.

26. Choose or consider a major

Some colleges require a first-year student to declare a major before starting their freshman year, and others don’t a decision until the end of sophomore year.

Either way, spend some time before leaving for college looking at your college website to see what the requirements and course loads are like for different majors. 

27. Choose your courses

This might happen during orientation, or you might do it on your own. Know what the deadlines are to sign up for classes, so that you’re registered before you leave for college. 

Different majors and degrees have specific requirements and mandatory introductory courses. Be sure you are taking all the classes you’ll need, right from the start.

The first few weeks of your freshman year will feel chaotic, and having the right classes in place will set you on the path to academic success. 

28. Research academic support services and accommodations

If you anticipate needing extra help with classes—and even if you don’t!—find out what options are available to you on campus, where to go, and how to make appointments.

If you can’t do this over the summer before you go to college, we strongly recommend doing it the first week you’re on campus. Knowing what support services are available before you need them is essential!  

Also, if you need academic accommodations, like extra time for assignments or a quiet room for tests, reach out in the summer before you leave for college to find out what documentation needs to be in place to be sure you qualify for the accommodations.

The student services office can let you know how to communicate with your professors and ensure that you get the extra help you need. 

29. Understand your college dining plans

Before you go to college you’ll have to choose a dining plan. These vary so much depending on which university you go to.

Understand what your options are in terms of how many meals per week you’re getting. Also look up what types of dining halls and restaurants are available on your plan. 

Financial things to do before going to college

30. Fill out the FAFSA

If you haven’t already, fill out the FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Check the list of deadlines.

31. Set up a bank account

Having a checking account of your own is important at college. You definitely want to choose a bank account for college before you begin your freshman year. 

32. Set up a social payment app

Set up an app like Venmo so that you can easily send (and receive!) money from your friends and family.

When so many financial transactions are cashless, a payment app makes everything easier. (Never let anyone else have access to your payment apps—they link directly to your bank account!)

33. Complete all the paperwork

If you qualify for any reciprocal tuition programs, be sure to fill out the paperwork over the summer.

Lots of times, students end up with a surprise tuition bill because they didn’t realize reciprocal tuition agreements aren’t automatically applied to student accounts.

You have to apply for the programs and provide proof of residency or other qualifications before the scholarship is applied to your account. 

34. Determine how you are going to pay for college

Ideally, you will do this before you accept your school’s admissions offer. But just in case you haven’t done that yet, take time now to discuss paying for college now, before leaving for college.

Evaluate the cost of your tuition and room and board. Look at your final financial aid offer and see how much money you have to come up with after scholarships have been applied. 

If you’re confused about your financial aid information, reach out to your college’s financial aid office for clarification.

  • How much money can your parents contribute from savings or from cashflow?
  • How much can you contribute from your savings or what you’ve earned over the summer?
  • Will you have to take out any loans?

The earlier you have this conversation the better—but definitely prioritize it as one of the most important things to do before you leave for college. 

Start discussions early about how you will pay for college.

35. Apply for loans

After you’ve accepted any scholarships offered by your school and discussed paying for college with your parents, decide if you need to take out any student loans.

If you’re taking federal student loans, your college financial aid office can guide you through that process. If you need to take on more extensive private loans, start researching those well before the start of school so you can compare terms and interest rates. 

36. Discuss extra college expenses

Talk to your parents about how you will pay for college expenses that aren’t included in your tuition bill. This could include expenses like:

  • Greek fees
  • clothing
  • food and coffees not covered by the meal plan
  • car insurance, gas and parking fees
  • travel home

Will your parents provide an allowance or pay for these costs outright? Or are you responsible for earning money  for these expenses?

Knowing your parents’ expectations will help you plan ahead and will reduce the likelihood of conflicts and disappointment once you’re already away at college.

37. Get a job and make some money

The summer before freshman year is a great time to get a job and make money.

While you’ll want to spend some money to travel and do fun things with friends before you go to college, hopefully you can save most of what you earn.

You will never be sorry to have money in the bank once you are away at college. 

38. Create a budget before leaving for college

Now that you know how you and your family will pay for college, you understand who’s responsible for the extra college expenses, and you’re earning some money, set a budget.

First, set aside money for any one-time expenses that you’ll have to cover. Depending on your and your parents’ expectations, this could include books, dorm room supplies, clothing, or other expenses.

Then, budget the rest of your money to last for the entire school year. The simplest way to do this is to take the amount of money you have and/or expect to earn by the end of the summer and divide it by the nine or ten months of college ahead of you.

That will be the amount of money you have to spend each month. (If you expect to work during college or over the winter break, you can factor those extra funds into your plans, but it might be safer not to.) 

Now, make a list of everything you’ll need to spend money on each month. Take the amount of money you’ve allocated for each month and assign it to a category. Your categories might include:

  • food (either to cook for yourself or meals not covered by your meal plan)
  • snacks
  • transportation
  • personal items (shampoo, vitamins, etc.)
  • social expenses
  • books

Just a warning, you’ll probably underestimate how much you’ll spend, particularly the first few months at college. Be sure to track your spending so you don’t run out of money!

You can use a free budgeting app to track your spending or just use the Notes app on your phone.

Creating a budget for yourself might not be the most fun thing you do before you leave for college, but it’s definitely one of the most important things you have to do. Consider your college budget to be the first step to managing your personal finance as an adult.

Check out these tips on how to save money in college

39. Research jobs at college

Many college students work a part-time job during college. Some even say that having a job forces them to prioritize their study time and be more productive.

If you are thinking of working while you’re at college, start thinking about what type of job you’d like to have during the summer before college.

See if you can start some applications or have online interviews before you even get to campus. If you qualify for a work-study job, contact the work-study programs at your college. Sometimes those jobs fill up quickly.

Take care of your health before going to college

40. Make a habit of exercising

Staying fit may have been easy in high school if you played a team sport that required your participation at practices and training sessions. Rather than taking the summer off completely from any exercise, make staying fit a priority.

Whether you’d prefer to go on long runs solo or hit the gym with friends, choose to make exercise part of your daily life so it will become a habit you can maintain at college. 

Get in the habit of exercising before going to college

41. Get a physical

Many schools require a recent physical—and even if your college doesn’t, it’s always a great idea to have an annual check-up to screen for any potential health problems. 

42. Make sure you’re up-to-date on all your vaccinations

Your college will probably require all incoming freshman to provide a record of their vaccinations, so go ahead and schedule this early in the summer to make sure you have all your paperwork ready. 

43. Fill your prescriptions

Make sure you have a new supply of all your prescription medications before leaving for college. Find out how you can refill your prescriptions while you’re at college. See if it’s possible to get a 90-day refill from your pharmacy. 

44. Ask if you can do telehealth appointments when you’re at college

Your own doctor might only be able to do telehealth if you’re in the same state. However, your health insurance might offer telehealth appointments no matter where you are. Look into that now before you’re sick!

45. Do you need birth control? 

If you want to start or change birth control before you leave for college, now’s the time to discuss that with your doctor. You may need to try a few types to determine what works best for you so start early in the summer before you leave for college. 

46. See the dentist

Schedule an appointment to have your teeth cleaned. Do this early enough in the summer before you go to college that you have plenty of time if you need to have any cavities filled or other dental work done. 

47. See the eye doctor

It’s easy to forget about going to the eye doctor if you’re not having any problems. But changes in your eyesight can often happen without you even noticing. Get your eyesight checked out before college so you don’t have any unexpected problems with your sight when you’re away. 

48. See a therapist

The summer between high school and college might be a great time for you to start seeing a therapist. If you need to talk through any issues from the high school years, take advantage of the extra free time you have in the summer between high school and college.

You may want to work with a therapist to strategize how you will manage stress, deal with anxiety, or cope with a high workload at college.

You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis before you see a therapist. In fact, it’s much better if you can find a therapist you connect with before you’re feeling completely overwhelmed by life.

49. Confirm your health insurance

Will you use your parents’ health insurance policy or sign up for your university’s plan while you’re at college?

Verify your insurance coverage before you get to college to be sure you’re adequately covered for general doctor’s visits or emergencies. 

Things to do for yourself before going to college

50. Register to vote

If you haven’t already, take time to find out how to register to vote in your state. It’s easy to overlook this milestone if you turn 18 when it’s not an election year.

But register to vote now, before you leave home, so you can vote in the next election and won’t have to stress about registration deadlines if you need to request an absentee ballot. Because it’s true—your vote matters. 

51. Clean up your socials

You’re about to meet loads of new people…most of whom will be looking you up online. Be sure to edit your timeline photos, “unlike” sites and shows that you no longer actually like, unfollow colleges you applied to but won’t attend, and untag yourself from unflattering photos and posts.

Think of this exercise as preparation for meeting new friends and also for making professional connections for internships, scholarship applications, jobs, and career paths. 

Update your socials before you leave for college.

52. Get social with your college

After you clean up all your social accounts, look for your college’s accounts. These days, almost every school is on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and whatever else is trending. 

Find your college’s main feeds, then look for your major’s department, the sports teams, office of student life, residential life, campus safety, study abroad, the health center, clubs and organizations, and whatever else is interesting to you.

Look for specific people’s accounts too—the university president, your advisor, campus leaders, orientation leaders, and anyone else who communicates information you need to know! This is a fun thing to do in the summer before your freshman year because you can get a sense for everything you have to look forward to!

53. Research clubs to get involved in

Check out the college’s list of clubs and student organizations to see what extracurricular activities you might be interested in joining.

Be sure to follow those clubs on all their social channels so you can learn about upcoming events and opportunities.

54. Create a professional resume

Update your resume to reflect to show which college you are attending and your expected major (if known).

Show that you graduated from high school and list any honors you received. List your summer job and any past work experience, going back to your first job. Then list your volunteer work.

Updating your resume before leaving for college means you won’t have to stress if you need to submit your resume for a job or volunteer opportunity. 

55. Set up a LinkedIn account

LinkedIn is the social media forum for professionals. You may not feel like a professional just yet, but now’s the time to get started building your network.

Connect with your mentors, former teachers, your parents’ friends, your friends’ parents, and anyone who could serve as a professional contact later in life. 

As you become involved in college, continue to connect on LinkedIn with your friends, professors, coworkers, and fellow volunteers. Include information  from your new resume.

LinkedIn posts should relate to your professional life, so don’t post cute selfies, but do post about your research or volunteer work. Setting up your LinkedIn account is an easy thing to do before college that will help you feel more ready to be there!

56. Look into scheduling and time-management apps

There are lots apps to help students with time management. Research which ones might be the best for you. Also consider getting a planner to keep track of assignments. 

57. Safeguard your passwords

If you don’t have one already, get a password protection app to keep track of all your online accounts, including your login names and passwords. 

58. Get your passport

Even though you may not have any immediate plans to travel outside the country, it’s a great idea to have your passport ready in case an opportunity to travel abroad arises. If you are over 16 years old when you get your passport, it’s valid for 10 years.

By getting your passport before you need it, you won’t have to pay an extra fee to expedite your passport. And when you do eventually need it, you’ll have it and won’t have to worry about it arriving in time for your trip. 

59. Plan for emergencies

Talk to your parents about how to deal with the many emergencies that might arise while you’re away at college.

What will happen if you have a medical emergency? Is your college likely to face a weather emergency like a tornado or hurricane? What should you do if you or a friend has too much to drink? What if you’re in a car accident?

Talking about potential emergencies might seem weird, but doing so could be extremely helpful. 

60. Take a self-defense class

You may feel nervous about living on a college campus, whether that’s because you’re going to be in the middle of a big city or out in the middle of nowhere.

Truth is, college is no more dangerous than the world at large, and a self-defense class is never a bad idea.

Find out what’s being offered in your area and sign up with some of your friends to make it more fun and less scary. All of you will feel empowered by taking a self-defense class before leaving for college. 

61. Schedule a haircut

You want to look your best when you set foot on your college campus. Whether you choose a totally new look or just get a trim, having one last appointment with your hometown stylist will boost your confidence and get you ready to go to college. 

62. Set your goals before going to college

Determine what you want to accomplish your first year of college, like getting good grades or having an active social life.

Think about your academic, social, and personal goals.

Consider your personal beliefs, values, and morals and how they will guide your choices in college. 

Write down your goals and what you expect some challenges to be. Reflect on this list a few months into your freshman year (and again throughout the year) and see what goals you want to reevaluate or how you want to refocus your energies. 

Final thoughts on things to do before leaving for college

There are so many things do to after high school graduation, before you leave for college! You’re leaving your childhood, taking on more responsibilities, and becoming a full-fledged adult.

You’re probably also saying goodbye to your family, best friends, pets, home, and hometown. Even if you’re living at home and commuting to college or attending college online, most of this list of things to do the summer before your freshman year of college still apply! 

Wrap up your high school years and organize your life at home, then get ready for life at college! Your first day of college will be here before you know it!

Take care of all the academic and administrative college details that still need to be wrapped up before you arrive at college. Take charge of your finances and your health before leaving for college.

By doing all these things before you go to college, you’ll be well prepared for the amazing adventure ahead of you! Then, you’ll be ready to tackle your college bucket list, college classes, and campus life!

Before you leave your comfort zone and head off to the new environment that is college, make the most of the summer between high school and college! Your college years are going to be incredible!

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