SharePoint Calendars

Each SharePoint site comes with one group calendar that is accessible through Microsoft Outlook by all members of the associated Microsoft Teams group. Event calendars can be added to the SharePoint site itself upon request.

Group and event calendars can be used for:

  • Departmental Meetings
  • Remote Schedules
  • Holiday/Vacation Calendar
  • Scheduling Department Resources

Support Policy

MET IT is responsible for the following:

  • Creating event calendars on SharePoint
  • Troubleshooting calendar access

Group calendars are set up automatically when you are added to a Microsoft Teams group. Contact us if you would like an Event calendar added to your SharePoint site.

Group Calendar Resources

Access with Outlook – All Versions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I not see my group calendar in Outlook?

This issue occurs when a user is not part of a given Microsoft Teams group. Speak with the appropriate owner or contact us for assistance.

Can I access an event calendar in Outlook?

Yes you can access an event calendar in Outlook by doing the following:

  1. Go to the event calendar in SharePoint.
  2. Go to Calendar > Connect to Outlook.

You should now see your event calendar in your Outlook calendar list.

Why can’t I edit the event calendar?

Event calendars inherit permissions from the overall SharePoint site, which is designed to allow only owners to make edits. Contact us if you would like to be given edit access to the calendar.