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Appointments in Zoom

The appointments tab on Zoom in Brightspace allows instructors to create schedules with dates and time slots that students can book to meet for one-on-one appointments.

The appointments feature in Zoom allows instructors and students to meet online for one-on-one discussions and support.

When a student books an appointment, the instructor will receive a confirmation email with meeting details (meeting ID, time, link) to join the meeting.

How to Create a Bookable Schedule

To schedule your appointments, follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to Brightspace and go to your course.
  2. From the nav bar, click on Zoom.
  3. Go to the Appointments tab. Here you will be able to create a new schedule and view all the Upcoming Events. Showing the Zoom button on Brightspace navigation bar with a red rectangle box, the Zoom Appointments tab and Create Schedule button with red arrows
  4. When you click on Create Schedule, a small window will pop up to book a new schedule. Showing the Bookable schedule properties where there is the option for selecting individual days, duration of event, name and description of events.
  5. You must select at least one day. You can also keep it ongoing or put an end date by checking the “End repeat on” box and then selecting the date.
  6. Once you select the day(s), you will be able to set a start and end time. You can also have multiple sessions scheduled throughout the day by clicking on the + sign as shown in the picture below. Showing the add button to schedule multiple sessions throughout the same day
  7. Select the duration of your meetings by clicking on the Duration drop-down menu. Showing the option for meeting duration. From 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes (15 mins interval).
  8. Give it an Event Name and Description (optional) click on Create. Showing the blue Create button with a red highlighted rectangular box
  9. Once created, it will show up under My Schedules. You can also Edit or Delete your booking list from here. Highlighting the My Schedule button with a red rectangular box and also the Edit and Delete option for a meeting that is already scheduled.

The appointments feature in Zoom allows students to book a time slot(s) with the instructors for one-on-one support.

Note: Only one student can book a time slot and join an appointment at a time.

The student will receive a confirmation email with meeting details (meeting ID, time, link) to join the meeting.

How to Book Office Hours/Appointments:

To schedule your appointments, follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to Brightspace and go to your course.
  2. From the nav bar, click on Zoom.
  3. Go to the Appointments tab. Highlighting the Zoom button, Appointments button and Upcoming events with red rectangular boxes and red arrows
  4. From here you can pick the type of appointment you would like to book.
  5. Every appointment has the day(s) and duration of the meeting listed at the bottom left. Once you click on a specific appointment, you will be able to see a calendar with the schedule. Highlighting the Office hours section with a red arrow
  6. Now you can pick the date and see the available bookable schedule. Once you book an appointment, you will see a confirmation message at the top of the screen. Highlighting the timeslot of an office hour with a red arrow Highlighting the blue Book button and the successfully booked message with a red rectangular box

Please note that the meeting will not appear in the Brightspace calendar or Outlook calendar.

  1. Login to Brightspace and open the course.
  2. Click Zoom on the top navbar.
  3. Click the Appointments tab and then the Upcoming Events tab. Highlighting the Zoom, Appointments and Upcoming Events buttons with red arrows and numbering them 1, 2 and 3 respectively
  4. Here Instructors can Start the appointment and Students can Join the appointment. Showing a preview of how the Upcoming events would show up for both instructors and students.

The instructor and students will both receive an email with the appointment details (time, ID, and link). The link or the meeting ID can also be used to join the appointment.