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Orbit Quickstart: Set Up Your First Semester

Step-by-step guide to adding courses, scheduling weekly classes, and organizing tasks.


Welcome to Orbit — the all-in-one student workspace designed to keep your academic life completely organized.


Step 1: Create or Activate a Semester 1. Navigate to **Courses** or **Dashboard**. 2. Click **Semesters** at the top or open the semester switcher in the header. 3. Click **Add Semester** (e.g. *Fall 2026* or *Spring 2027*), set the start and end dates, and mark it as active.


Step 2: Add Your Enrolled Courses 1. In the **Courses** page, click **Add Course** or use the **AI Syllabus Import** button to upload your syllabus PDF. 2. Enter your course name, code (e.g. *CS 101*), instructor, and choose a color badge. 3. Configure your weekly class schedule (days, times, room location) so your calendar populates automatically.


Step 3: Track Tasks and Upcoming Exams - Click **Tasks** in the sidebar to add assignments, homework, and projects. - Set due dates, priorities (Normal, High, Urgent), and estimated study times. - Open **Calendar** to see your weekly timetable, exam dates, and assignment deadlines all in one unified view.

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