Take a notebook write down all the questions and doubts that you have about your first day, week, month and year in college. You may want to ask what your dorm room will look like, what classes you'll be required to take, or where to shop for food? Spend at least half an hour brainstorming all your concerns and questions, no matter how trivial they may seem.
Go to your college's website with your list of questions at your side. See how many can be answered based on the information online. Many colleges have an office of student affairs and a special department for newly accepted students. Look there first to see what information is available regarding your first few weeks at college.
Review the web page of the college registrar to learn as much as you can about registration. Register early if you can to take the pressure off when your first term starts.
Draft a possible schedule of classes for your first and second semesters. Review your college's registration requirements to make sure that you are including all the required courses for freshmen.
Once you have written a tentative schedule, see if you can obtain a reading list for those courses from each department. Reading ahead of time can give you additional confidence and peace of mind that you are ready for your first semester.
Prepare a shopping list of supplies you will need before your first semester begins. These may include computer hardware and software, stationery, calculators and books.
If you are moving to a dormitory or a different apartment, determine what supplies you will need in your new residence. These may include furniture, linens, pots and pans, plates, cups and eating utensils, toiletries and cleaning supplies. If possible, contact the landlord of your new apartment or the dorm services at your college to find out what will and will not be provided at your residence.
Your transition to college will be easier if you can assure yourself that your current ties with friends, family and your community will remain firm even when you are away and busy. To do so, make sure to collect everyone's contact information (such as e-mails, phone numbers and addresses) particularly of those friends who are also going away to other college.
Get in touch with some other students who will be freshmen at your college. There may be people in your high school or community attending the same school. Talk to them and plan to meet during your first week on campus. It will be a great help to know somebody you know to make the transition to college easier.