Overview
To allow students to schedule Summer Welcome appointments through MU Connect, advisors need to create office hour appointment blocks for the Summer Welcome advising period.
Setting up these appointment blocks helps:
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Reserve time for these appointments
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Ensure appointments appear on your MU Connect and Outlook calendars
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Provide clear availability for advising teams coordinating Summer Welcome
Because planning often occurs more than 84 days before Summer Welcome, you may need to use the Reserve Time feature to block unavailable times before creating appointment blocks.
Step 1: Confirm Your Availability
Before creating appointment blocks, review your calendar and identify the times you plan to meet with students during Summer Welcome.
If you're planning more than 84 days in advance and have times that you'll be unavailable, use the Reserve Time feature to block times when you are unavailable.
Step 2: Create and Configure the Summer Welcome Appointment Blocks
Create the appointment blocks in MU Connect. Use the Creating, Editing, and Deleting Office Hours article for instructions.
Tips for Summer Welcome Scheduling
Create blocks early
Summer Welcome appointments fill quickly, so adding availability early helps students schedule before orientation.
Use clear titles
Label blocks clearly so staff and students know they are Summer Welcome advising appointments.
Coordinate with your advising unit
Consider staggering advisor availability so that students always see open appointments.
Instructions for Students
Include helpful information such as:
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How to prepare for the meeting
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Whether the appointment is in person or virtual
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Any materials students should bring or have available