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It's a Plan!

The first days of fall term – unpacked

Fall 2026

daily planner and pens on a table
hePhoto and illustration by Jen Boumis

What do students actually do their first week of school? A lot. After the excitement and nervousness of move-in and family goodbyes, the calendar fills up with dorm meet-and-greets, tryouts and, of course, classes. Here’s what a schedule might look like for a new ninth grader.