How to Make an Excel Assignment Tracker

Learning how to create and use an Excel assignment tracker for your class Syllabi is a valuable skill for staying organized and managing coursework throughout the semester. This guide will help you build an assignment tracker to effectively monitor deadlines, progress, and priorities. By the end of this, you will have the ability to design a tool that keeps your academic schedule on track and ensures a successful semester.

1. Laptop or desktop computer
2. Course Syllabus
3. Excel spreadsheet or Google Sheets

1. Open Excel or Google Sheets
2. Create a new blank spreadsheet
3. Label the spreadsheet “Assignment Tracker Spring 2025 Semester” (change the date when necessary)

1. A1: Due Date
2. B1: Course Name
3. C1: Assignment Title
4. D1: Details
5. E1: Completed

1. Fill in the details from your Syllabus
2. Repeat as many times as needed (depending on the amount of classes)
3. Include the due date, course name, assignment title, and details of the assignment

1. Now that you have all the information necessary from your Syllabus, it is time to fill out the completed column
2. Highlight all of the rows in the completed column
3. In the Insert tab, click “checkbox”

1. Bold and underline headers for clarity
2. Resize columns to fit text accordingly
3. Highlight all information, and in the home tab, click font, borders, and then select “all borders”
4. Highlight each course and its information separately in the home tab, click font, click fill color, and choose as desired (a different color for each course is recommended as it increases the readability)

1. Highlight the entire table in the home tab, click the editing button, select “sort & filter,” and then select “sort oldest to newest”

1. Place your Excel sheet on “AutoSave” to ensure all progress in the present and future is saved successfully
2. Update as you complete assignments throughout the semester

Creating an assignment tracker in Excel is a practical way to stay organized and manage your coursework effectively and efficiently. By setting up columns for key details, using features like conditional formatting, and regularly updating your tracker, you can track deadlines, prioritize tasks, and reduce last-minute stress. With your new tracker in place, you'll have a clear overview of your academic responsibilities, helping you stay on top of assignments and achieve your academic goals.