Bookings

Microsoft Bookings is an online scheduling and appointment management tool that is part of the Microsoft 365 suite licensed to students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM). It allows users to create customizable booking pages where others can easily view availability and schedule meetings or appointments without back-and-forth communication. Bookings integrates with Microsoft Outlook calendars to automatically manage availability and prevent scheduling conflicts, and it can be used for office hours, advising sessions, or service appointments. As part of UWM’s Microsoft 365 environment, Microsoft Bookings is accessible through a web browser and works seamlessly with other Microsoft 365 apps, providing a secure, efficient, and user-friendly way to manage scheduling from any device with an internet connection.

Features

• Online Appointment Scheduling – Allow students, faculty, and staff to easily book appointments with UWM offices (e.g., advising, IT support) through a customizable online scheduling page.
• Calendar Integration with Outlook – Sync bookings automatically with Outlook calendars, helping staff manage availability and avoid scheduling conflicts.
• Automated Confirmations and Reminders – Send email confirmations and reminders to reduce no-shows and keep both staff and attendees informed about upcoming appointments.
• Customizable Services and Time Slots – Define different services, durations, staff assignments, and availability, making it easy for UWM departments to tailor scheduling to their needs.
• Centralized Staff Scheduling Management – Manage multiple staff members’ schedules in one place, simplifying coordination for departments that handle high volumes of appointments.
• Flexible Access and Mobile-Friendly Booking – Provide a user-friendly booking experience across devices, allowing students and staff to schedule appointments anytime, from anywhere.