Find an Alternative to Calendly at Bowdoin

Questions

  • Does Bowdoin have licensing for Calendly?
  • Can I access Calendly with a Bowdoin account?
  • Is there a Calendly alternative at Bowdoin?
  • What can I use instead of Calendly at Bowdoin?
  • How do I let people self-schedule time with me without using Calendly?
  • What is the Bowdoin-supported tool for online appointment scheduling?

Environment

This article applies to all Bowdoin College faculty, staff, and students looking for a scheduling tool that allows others to self-book appointments with them.

Resolution

Bowdoin College does not have licensing for Calendly, and faculty, staff, and students are discouraged from using it for appointment scheduling.

Microsoft offers a built-in alternative called Personal Bookings, which provides the same self-scheduling functionality and is included with your Bowdoin Microsoft 365 account at no additional cost. For instructions on getting started, see Use Microsoft Personal Bookings to Schedule One-on-One Meetings in the Related Articles section.

Note: Personal Bookings is designed for personal one-on-one scheduling. If you need a shared scheduling calendar for a team or department, see Microsoft Bookings Getting Started Guide in the Related Articles section.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
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Related Articles (3)

Microsoft Bookings Getting Started Guide
A first-time setup walkthrough for Microsoft Bookings, the shared online scheduling tool included with a Bowdoin Microsoft 365 account. Covers signing in, creating a Bookings calendar, and important first-time setup tips such as setting the time zone, syncing with Outlook to prevent double-booking, and cancelling appointments through Bookings. Applies to Bowdoin faculty and staff new to Microsoft Bookings.
Schedule Office Hours at Bowdoin
An overview of the tools available at Bowdoin for scheduling faculty and staff office hours — including Microsoft Personal Bookings, Microsoft Bookings, Campus Groups Meeting Scheduler, and the Canvas Scheduler.
Use Microsoft Personal Bookings to Schedule One-on-One Meetings
Explains Microsoft Personal Bookings (also called Bookings with Me), a personal scheduling page individuals can use to let others self-book one-on-one meetings from their Outlook calendar. Covers how it differs from the shared Microsoft Bookings, how to access it in Outlook on the web, the organizer and attendee views, and common use cases. Applies to all Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff.