First, take a deep breath. You did not ruin your future. Trust me, a lot of us have screwed up a semester or two and have gone on to be successful at life.

Now the thing about having a mediocre / bad semester or two is that you have to perform consistently well afterward to make up for the dip. Luckily this is your first semester, and you’re not failing, so you’re in decent shape.

Contact academic support if you haven’t yet. Besides the depression, do you need help improving study skills? Time management? Make a plan to address these issues.

Have you signed up for therapy yet? If not, do this ASAP. College is stressful and most everyone needs some kind of support network to succeed. Start building that system by getting a therapist. What other things support your mental health? Incorporate that stuff into your routine, be it regular social time, hobbies, exercise, whatever. Prioritize sleep!

Have you spoken to your professors about possibility for extra credit? Be honest, polite, and sincere, say you’ve been struggling with depression and you haven’t done as well as hoped, but don’t use it as an excuse.

For next semester, focus on easy classes. Get into a routine, reach out to your support network, and ask for help if you find yourself struggling again. You got this.