How do I create a freshman year countdown?

Download the Outside app , create a countdown for the first day of classes, set the date, and choose a campus photo. Add a widget to your home screen and count down to the beginning of your college story.

Can other incoming freshmen join?

Yes! Share the countdown on Outside with other students heading to your school. It's a fantastic way to build connections and plan orientation activities together before classes even start.

Never miss an important date

Freshman Year Countdown

245 days left.

Freshman Year is on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Get the free iPhone app with countdown widgets, reminder alerts, and easy sharing so you can plan ahead for any event.

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Freshman Year

Countdown details for Freshman Year

Your college journey is about to begin! Count down to freshman year.

The start of college is one of the biggest transitions of your life, and the excitement is hard to contain. New campus, new people, new independence. Outside helps you channel that energy with a personalized freshman year countdown, complete with widgets and reminders to make sure you're ready for this incredible new chapter.

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Home Screen Widgets

Beautiful countdown widgets that sit right on your home screen.

Lock Screen Widgets

See your countdown without even unlocking your phone.

Live Activities

Real-time countdown updates on your Dynamic Island.

Ready for anything

Pick a photo of your new campus or school logo to make your countdown special. Set reminders for course registration, buying textbooks, and attending welcome events. Outside keeps freshman year anticipation alive on your home screen every day.