THE PORTAL
Book An Appointment
This page outlines the steps for scheduling and joining an ASC appointment in Accudemia.
- For a detailed visual walkthrough, refer to the Scheduling and Joining Online Appointments PDF file.
- You can also watch the video tutorial below for a step-by-step guide on how to schedule your appointment in Accudemia.
If you need to modify an appointment, please make changes at least 2 hours in advance. Please refer to the video instructions for canceling or rescheduling.
Join the Meeting
There are two ways you can join your tutoring appointment on Teams:
- From the Accudemia Homepage:
Go to the “Upcoming Appointments” banner to view your appointments, including tutor names, subjects, and the time until your session. Click the red “Join Now” button when it's available. - From Your Confirmation Email:
Open the confirmation email in your USF inbox. Find and click the “Join Meeting” link to access your Teams session.
Timing to Join the Meeting
- Within 30 minutes of your appointment, a red “Join Now” button providing the Teams meeting link will appear next to your tutor. If you join more than 10 minutes early, you'll see a message stating “Session has not started yet.”
- Wait until 10 minutes before your session, refresh the page, and then click “Join Session Now” to access your Teams meeting.
Tip: It is recommended that you join through your local Teams application for better user experience.
Log in Microsoft Teams
- Once Teams is open in the app or browser, adjust the meeting settings as needed.
- After the meeting is adjusted to your preference, click “Join now” option to enter the “waiting room.” You will receive a message indicating that your tutor is preparing, and you will be admitted to your session at the scheduled time.
Tip: Ensure that your internet connection is stable, sit in a quiet place for better audio quality and interactions, and choose a virtual background if desired. Our tutors will encourage you to turn on your camera to enhance engagement during the session.