If you need help managing your homework, try...

MyHomework

With this online service you can keep track of your class schedule, homework, and tests/quizzes--and set reminder alerts. You can access your information across all your devices.

  • Who should use this? Busy college students who need help keeping track of all their assignments and homework.

  • How does it work? Use the website or a smartphone/tablet app to enter information on your classes and deadlines, then set reminders. You can upload a syllabus for each class.

  • What does it cost? The free version is great for most students (there is a premium version for $45 per year).

  • How can I get it? Sign up at the myHomework website. You can download smartphone/tablet apps at the Apple App Store and Google Play; a Chromebook version is available on the Chrome Web Store.

MyStudyLife

This free web tool does everything that myHomework does--just in a different interface. It helps keep you on track with your class schedule, homework, and tests/quizzes, across all your devices.

  • Who should use this? Busy college students who need help keeping track of all their assignments and homework. Try this and myHomework to see which works best for you.

  • How does it work? Use the website or a smartphone/tablet app to enter information on your classes and deadlines, then set reminders.

  • What does it cost? Nothing.

  • How can I get it? Sign up at the MyStudyLife website or download smartphone/tablet apps at the Apple App Store and Google Play; a Chromebook version is available on the Chrome Web Store.

WEBSITE: University of Minnesota Assignment Calculator

There are plenty of assignment calculators out there, but it seems like most of them are based on the one developed by the University of Minnesota.

  • Who should use this? Students in higher education who need support with the steps of the writing process and planning the work involved.

  • How does it work? In any web browser, visit the Assignment Calculator webpage and click "Research Paper," "Speech," or "Lab Report" to get started. Enter your start date and the assignment due date as directed, and you're treated to list of deadlines for all of the steps needed--including writing tips and links to other helpful resources for each stage.

  • What does it cost? Free