Alternative to Calendly

Summary

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

Body

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?

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 Microsoft Personal Bookings​​​​​​​ in the Related Articles section.

Note: Personal Bookings is designed for personal 1:1 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.

Details

Details

Article ID: 169583
Created
Tue 11/4/25 3:07 PM
Modified
Mon 5/11/26 2:25 PM

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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.
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.
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.