Schedule appointments and office hours using Microsoft Bookings, Bowdoin's appointment booking and scheduling tool.

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Pinned Article Microsoft Personal Bookings

How to set up and use Microsoft Personal Bookings — a personal appointment scheduling page that lets others book 1:1 time with you based on your Outlook calendar availability.

Alternative to Calendly

Bowdoin does not have Calendly licensing. Microsoft Bookings with Me is the recommended free alternative for self-scheduling appointments.

Common terminology used in Microsoft Bookings

Microsoft Bookings uses small-business terminology. This article defines common Bookings terms and their Bowdoin equivalents.

How to cancel an appointment in Microsoft Bookings

How to cancel an appointment in Microsoft Bookings. Cancellations must be made within Bookings, not in Outlook.

Microsoft Bookings - Getting Started Guide

First-time login and setup introduction for Microsoft Bookings. Covers how to access Bookings, create your first calendar, and important initial configuration tips.

Online video and text resources or tutorials for Microsoft Bookings

Links to official Microsoft documentation and LinkedIn Learning courses for setting up and using Microsoft Bookings.

Remove the Service Price from Microsoft Bookings

How to remove or hide the default service price from a Microsoft Bookings appointment type. Since appointments at Bowdoin are free, the price field should be set to "Price not set."

Scheduling Office Hours Using Microsoft Bookings

Step-by-step guide to creating a Microsoft Bookings calendar for faculty office hours. Covers creating a calendar, configuring a service, setting up staff availability, and publishing the booking page.

Set your timezone in Microsoft Bookings

How to set the correct time zone on your Microsoft Bookings calendar so your availability displays correctly for people booking appointments with you.