How to build the perfect uni timetable
Tips for balancing classes, free time, and commute days when planning your university semester. Use Smoov to optimise your schedule for free.
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Practical guides on getting the most out of your university timetable - from avoiding 8am classes to coordinating schedules with friends.
Why you should never take 8am classes (and how to avoid them)
The morning productivity myth, commute reality, and how to use Smoov to push your first class to a civilised hour - without sacrificing your best options.
5 Allocate+ tips most students miss
Preference vs FIFS enrolment, the import trick, and why optimising per subject is the wrong approach. Smoov handles all of it automatically.
Balancing work shifts and uni classes without losing your mind
How to treat work shifts as hard constraints and use Smoov to find non-conflicting schedules that protect your income and your GPA.
How to coordinate timetables with your friend group
The friend group scheduling problem, a SmoovSync walkthrough, and tips for maximising shared free time across your entire uni cohort.
How to plan your Monash timetable in 2026
Monash uses Allocate+ with a hybrid model - preference round first, then FIFS adjustments. How MonPlan fits in, and how to optimise your weekly schedule with Smoov.
How to plan your USYD timetable in 2026
USYD uses preference-based allocation through Sydney Timetable (Allocate+). Speed does not matter - ranking does. How to use Smoov to optimise your USYD preferences.
How to plan your UNSW timetable in 2026
UNSW runs three terms, not two semesters, and uses appointment-based registration through myUNSW. How to read red vs orange clashes and use Smoov to prepare your Plan A and Plan B before your window opens.
Allocate+ preferences explained: FIFS vs preference-based enrolment
The two Allocate+ enrolment models have completely different optimal strategies. Know which one your university uses - and how to win at each.
How to get a free Friday at uni (without wrecking your semester)
A free Friday is possible for most students - but compressing your week has real tradeoffs. How to use the minimise days preference in Smoov to find the right balance.