Preparing and Planning

What do I need?

On your first day you'll want to have the following items with you:

• A printed copy of your schedule and campus map.
• A notebook or loose-leaf paper in a binder so you can take notes.
• A folder or binder so you can organize handouts and your course syllabi.
• Pens and pencils.
• A planner or calendar so you can keep track of upcoming assignments and important events.
• A flash drive or access to your NMC Q:/ drive so you can store digital files.

Your instructor will fill you in on any special equipment or supplies you will need. Your instructor can also let you know what their policy is for laptops and tablets in class.

Many students also find it helpful to have the following supplies around for studying, though they may not bring them to class:

• Index cards.
• Highlighters.
• Pens of various colors.
• Binder dividers with tabs (if you are using a binder).
• Paper clips.
• Sticky notes.
• A stapler.

For online classes you will want the same supplies, plus access to a reliable computer and a reliable high-speed Internet connection.