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My tips:

There is nothing professors like more when students are engaged in their learning. Don't be afraid to ask questions, before, during, or after class. Profs are there to help you succeed.

If you are commuting to campus (like me), parking on the first day of class is going to suck. Go early.

RENT YOUR BOOKS OR BUY SECONDHAND IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY!

Campus clubs, intramural sports, and the like are all there to get you mingling with fellow students. Join a few that interest you and go to their activities.

Make sure you read the syllabuses your professors give you. They contain the class schedule, homework assignments, and other important information you will be referring to often during the semester.

Above all, remember that YOU are ultimately responsible for getting your degree and doing well in college. If you don't go to your classes and don't do your work, you have nobody to blame but yourself. Sorry if this seems crude, but it is absolutely true, and will keep being true for the rest of your life. Be proactive. Be smart. You are not owed anything in life, and nobody is going to give you anything (especially money) for free.