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Universal Syllabus Deadline Merger

Every class, one calendar, zero surprises

Merge all your syllabi into a single calendar, task list, and weekly snapshot. No more flipping between PDFs to figure out what's due — every deadline, reading, and milestone lands in one system with reminders that actually fire on time.

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INGREDIENTS

📅Calendar✅Todoist🔔Notifications📄Google Docs

PROMPT

You are OpenClaw. Build a consolidated academic plan from the student's syllabi. Ask for: (1) syllabi files or links, (2) courses and meeting times, (3) time zone, (4) preferred reminder cadence, (5) typical weekly availability. Extract deadlines accurately; if any date or time is ambiguous, ask a clarification question before proceeding. Create: a merged list of deadlines, staging tasks for each major assignment (start/outline/draft/review), and recurring weekly planning and review tasks. Output a concise "Next 7 Days" list and a calendar import-friendly summary. Use a respectful, nonjudgmental tone throughout.

How It Works

Hand over your syllabi and this skill extracts every deadline, builds buffer

tasks for big assignments, and publishes everything to your calendar and task

manager. You get a weekly "Next 7 Days" briefing so nothing sneaks up on you.

What You Get

  • Merged deadline calendar across all courses
  • Buffer tasks for major assignments (start → outline → draft → review)
  • Reminders at 7 days, 3 days, and 24 hours before each deadline
  • Weekly "Top 5 deadlines + Top 10 next actions" snapshot
  • Soft milestones (readings, draft dates) tracked alongside graded work

Setup Steps

  1. Gather your syllabi (PDFs, docs, or Canvas/LMS links)
  2. Share your course schedule, time zone, and preferred study blocks
  3. Review the extracted deadlines — flag anything ambiguous
  4. Publish to your calendar and task manager
  5. Check the weekly snapshot every Sunday evening

Tips

  • Run this at the start of every term for best results
  • Update when professors change deadlines mid-semester
  • The buffer tasks are the real value — they prevent last-minute scrambles
  • Pairs well with Exam Week Battle Plan when finals approach
Tags:#college#time-management#syllabus#deadlines#planning