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EMS Classroom Scheduling Software for Simplified Campus Management

Say goodbye to cumbersome, manual processes. The award-winning EMS classroom scheduling software streamlines and automates your on-campus class, meeting and exam scheduling.

EMS Classroom Scheduling Software

Eliminate Scheduling Headaches with EMS Classroom Scheduling Software

Scheduling courses doesn’t have to be labor intensive. EMS course scheduling software gets rid of complexities for a seamless, near-effortless process.

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Gain Complete Scheduling Control

Quickly add new classes or exams or make changes to timing, status and resources without having to cancel and redo an entire reservation. Create and approve bookings using wizards and drag-and-drop functionality as you allow departments to easily collaborate online.

Save time

Save Time with Repeatable Processes

Reduce costly rework and simplify scheduling each semester by simply forwarding your course preferences for each new term. In EMS, you can copy forward course preferences and requirements for each semester, eliminating the need to re-enter this information. 

Maximize transparency

Maximize Transparency with Your SIS

EMS pulls course and instructor information directly from your student information system (SIS) to facilitate room scheduling for courses and exams. Planners can create multiple scenarios for instructor viewing. Room assignments can then be written back to the SIS.

Meet Capacity Goals

Meet Capacity Goals

Safety and social distancing are incredibly important for any higher ed institution. Using EMS digital signage and mobile booking capabilities, you can track space usage, avoid overcrowding, streamline cleaning schedules and make social distancing a breeze on the modern campus.

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EMS Classroom Scheduling Software: Better Classes, Smoother Exams

EMS academic scheduling software helps you identify the best meeting places while saving your planning team valuable time.

Automate Scheduling Processes

Auto-assign courses based on various factors – like course size, seating layout and instructor preference – to eliminate friction and maximize efficiency.

Simplify Exam Scheduling

Make certification and final exam scheduling a breeze with the EMS optimizer tool, which helps you find spaces with the right resources and capacity. 

Ensure Equipment Availability

Need lab equipment or music stands in the room? Access key space details such as classroom size, the number of chairs and the equipment that’s available within the space. 

Meet Student and Instructor Expectations

People expect a frictionless, multi-device user experience. EMS’ user-friendly interface, mobile capabilities and robust functionality make for a modern experience on campus.

Avoid Unforeseen Conflicts

View time block availability for class schedules and quickly identify violations so you never have to deal with double bookings or inadequate transition times between back-to-back classes. 

Improve Space Utilization

Gain a better understanding of space utilization and where you can accommodate more courses without adding extra square footage – informing budgets and leading to increased real estate ROI. 

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EMS Helps the University of Vermont Optimize Space Utilization

"The Banner integration provides the opportunity for us to truly understand the full scope of how we're using our spaces across campus. By populating the system with our academic courses, we can really maximize space use...."

— Michelle Lezette
Heather Cochran, Assistant Director for Campus Event Services

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Stay Ahead with Industry-Leading Capabilities

Check out how EMS' powerful features can help your team eliminate space and resource scheduling headaches.

Seamless Integrations

Integrate to your favorite hardware and software systems, including Outlook, Zoom, in-room hardware, and third-party signage.

Flexible Access Points

Access and change reservations anywhere you want via the Direct Spaces mobile app, calendar add-ons, kiosks, web, and room signs.

Custom Reports

Choose from 100+ standard reports or build and share customized reports using the query builder.

Look under the hood

Learn more about our software, get your questions answered, and find out how it can complement your current technology and processes

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Power Your Organization with Integrated Solutions

Integrate hardware and software systems with our powerful desk, meeting room, and resource scheduling platform to gain smooth, efficient employee and student experiences.

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EMS: Meeting & Room Scheduling

Eliminate complexities and redundancies to experience a smooth and efficient meeting and room scheduling process.

EMS - Room Booking

See how to book a meeting with a colleague or classmate easily and effectively using the EMS web app room scheduler.

EMS - Direct Spaces Mobile App

Get comprehensive meeting and room booking functionality on-the-go within the Direct Spaces mobile app.

EMS - Custom Reports

Choose from 100+ standard reports or build and share customized reports using the query builder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a course scheduling system?

A course scheduling system is a software application or platform used by educational institutions to efficiently plan and organize the timing, allocation, and management of courses and classes.

It helps administrators create timetables, assign instructors to specific classes, allocate classrooms, and ensure that students can enroll in the courses they need without scheduling conflicts.

How do I choose a classroom scheduling software?

To choose classroom scheduling software effectively, identify your specific scheduling needs, considering factors like scalability, customization, integration capabilities, user-friendliness, and mobile accessibility.

Ensure it meets security and compliance requirements while staying within your budget.

Ultimately, the best scheduling software aligns with your organization's unique requirements, enhances productivity, and offers a user-friendly experience for both administrators and users.

How does EMS help improve the classroom scheduling process?

EMS automates the scheduling process by integrating academic calendars, class schedules, and room availability into one system.

This reduces the time and effort required to manually coordinate classroom bookings, helps avoid double bookings, and ensures that resources are used efficiently.

Can EMS be integrated with our existing campus management systems?

Yes, EMS integrates with common campus management systems such as student information systems (SIS) and learning management systems (LMS).

This allows for a seamless exchange of data, ensuring that course schedules, room assignments, and faculty preferences are all managed in one place.

How can EMS help us manage different types of academic spaces (classrooms, labs, etc.)?

EMS is designed to manage a wide variety of academic spaces, including lecture halls, labs, study rooms, and more.

It provides a centralized system where administrators can assign rooms based on specific needs, such as seating capacity, technology requirements, or specialized equipment.

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How can this EMS scheduling software be used in universities?

EMS scheduling software connects campuses with ease. Automate exam schedules, set recurring meetings, and receive up-to-the-minute alerts to never miss a thing. Whether the school is 100% in-person, remote, or a hybrid of the two, EMS scheduling software provides a much-needed connection across teams. The manner in which colleges communicate is evolving. You need EMS scheduling software that evolves with you.

Does EMS scheduling software work on mobile devices?

Yes, Accruent’s EMS scheduling software functions across mobile devices, giving your team the ability to create and update schedules on the go.

Create reservations, check people in, and reserve seats straight from the mobile interface. Collaborate with the entire team and share updates along the way.

Mobile scheduling makes all processes accessible across your organization.

How does EMS software help with event planning?

This EMS software helps conference and event planners handle the logistics process more easily.

Assign roles and allocate resources across your event with the click of a button. This includes making scheduling changes/updates and coordinating attendee reservations.

Streamline and automate your entire event.

Is this EMS software customizable for all organizations?

Yes, whether you are a business, university, or are putting on a conference, this software can be tailored to suit the needs of your organization.

Choose from 100+ customizable reports to add an extra level of specificity to any project. Easily build your own based on the metrics you want to track most.

Compile the right information for the right people.

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EMS: Desk, Room and Event Scheduling Made Easy

 

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