How to Set Up an Assignment Tracker in Notion for Success in School

Staying on top of assignments and exams can be overwhelming when you are a student that is juggling a lot of different things at once. In this guide, I will outline how to set up a flexible, easy-to-use study tracker in Notion that will help you manage everything in one place. It is simple and does not require any special knowledge.

Supplies Needed:

1. A computer, laptop, or tablet with internet access
2. A free Notion account
3. Your class syllabi OR a list of assignments and due dates

Click "+ Add a Page" in your sidebar and name it something like "Assignment Tracker" or "Semester Dashboard."

Click the + sign to the left of the next line of empty text and choose the Table View option when it asks you what to add. This will be your assignment list and you can name it whatever you'd like!

Rename your columns to include:

1. Course Name (Text)
2. Assignment Name (Text)
3. Due Date (Date)
4. Status (Select: Not Started, In Progress, Completed)
5. Priority (Select: Low, Medium, High)
6. Estimated Study Time (Number or Text)

Fill in assignment names, due dates, and course titles from your syllabus or class schedule. You can update or add more later.

Click “+ Add a View”, choose Calendar, and make sure it displays the Due Date property. This will let you see upcoming deadlines at a glance.

In the table view, click “Filter”, then add a condition like Status is not Completed or Due Date is within the next 7 days. This keeps your focus on what’s due soon.

Edit the Select property to assign a color to each level of priority (e.g., red for High, yellow for Medium). This will help you visually prioritize assignments.

Add a cover image and page icon to personalize your dashboard. Use emojis next to course names to keep it fun and readable.

Check the dashboard daily, update statuses, and adjust priorities as needed. Staying consistent is key to keeping your semester on track! Happy studying :)