Fall is quickly approaching and that means school is just around the corner. For most of us that just means returning to our old school, but for some, it means starting a new chapter in life: college. College is completely different from high school and takes some preparations throughout the summer. Check out these 10 items you should probably cross off your list before move-in day.

1. Join the Freshman class Facebook group

Find out who's in your class and stalk their profiles (don't be weird, but we're all guilty of doing it). You can familiarize yourself with names and faces and start chatting with people who have common interests. Everyone is nervous about meeting people and going to a new school, the Facebook group helps calm some of those fears and it'll get you more excited to move in!

2. Check online to see who's in your classes

It's comforting to have a friend or two in every class, but even if you don't, it's nice to at least prepare yourself so you know what to expect on the first day of class.

3. Informally tour the campus in summer

You've probably gone on several guided tours with an admissions guide, but take the time to just wander around campus and making yourself familiar with the different dorms and academic buildings. You probably wont' be able to get into any dorms, but most academic and common buildings are open during the day. Make sure you know where everything is and how to get from one place to another so you aren't wandering around the first couple weeks like a lost freshman.

4. Meet up with your roommate

Whether you're with a random roommate or your best friend from high school, dedicate a day to meet up and talk about dorm life. Decide who's bringing the futon, fridge, fan, etc. and discuss any questions or concerns about living together. You can go crazy on the planning and coordinate bedding or decide on a room layout, or you can just enjoy getting to know each other before the school year rolls around!

5. Pack as much as you can at least a week in advance

That way, you know what you have and can go out and buy whatever is still needed! Plus, it takes away some stress so you don't have to worry about getting everything together the night before you move in.

6. Mark your belongings

Whether it's your initials in sharpie or marking it with washi tape, make sure to indicate somehow what items are yours. If you're sharing things with your roommate, you might forget who brought what by the time move-out day comes along, so it's nice to have tabs on your stuff.

7. Find out where your classes are

Check online or walk through the buildings to find the locations of all of your classrooms. As a freshman, you're not expected to know where everything is the second you step on campus, but it can't hurt to be prepared! That way, you won't be stuck wandering around confused, trying to find a class on the first day that started 10 minutes ago.

8. Invest in a good laptop

A majority of your academic life and your free time rely heavily on a decent computer. Most classes have homework assignments posted online and you'll be writing plenty of papers. Plus, Netflix will become a daily staple. Be sure to check sales, many stores give discounts to college students.

9. Buy limited school supplies

College isn't really like high school. You normally don't need binders and lots of loose-leaf paper unless a class requires it. Buying a couple notebooks and folders along with some pens and pencils should just about do it. Maybe a planner and some sticky notes could come in handy for organization, but other than that you don't need to go overboard!

10. Prepare your next load from home

If you're really into preparation well in advance, try picking out the things you think you'll want to take to college the first time you come home. Whether that's a load of warmer clothes around Fall Break time or a couple extra bottles of shampoo and conditioner for when you run out, just set them aside somewhere in your room so all you have to do when you come home next is grab them and throw them in your car.