A guide to your first day of class

Katrina Jongman-Sereno

How long will it take to get there?

You don’t want to be late to your first day of school. It’s always a good idea to visit your classrooms the day before school begins to make sure you know where you’re going. The morning classes start, allow plenty of time to grab breakfast and make the trek across campus. Check the following list to gauge approximately how much time you’ll need to get from the South 40 Clocktower to some important campus landmarks.

Wohl Student Center:
1 minute

Graham Chapel:
9 minutes

Mallinckrodt:
9 minutes

Olin Library:
10 minutes

Holmes Lounge:
11 minutes

The Athletic Complex:
12 minutes

The Village:
12 minutes

Brookings Hall:
14 minutes

What should I wear?

There are so many things to worry about on the first day of classes that wardrobe planning might be put on the back burner. Here are a few hints to help you dress for class with class:

Rock jeans and a T-shirt or a casual top
Wear a polo with khaki shorts
Don’t wear clothes to class that you wouldn’t wear other places
Don’t roll out of bed and stroll into class in your PJs
Don’t wear what you wore the night before

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