Zoom offers video and audio conferencing for meetings and classes. Enjoy enhanced collaboration features like screen sharing, participant polling, chat, real-time annotation of documents, interactive whiteboards, and breakout rooms. Once your account is set up, you can log in to Zoom for easy accessibility and collaboration. If Internet connectivity problems do not allow web conferencing, instructors, students, and staff can dial in to meetings.
Zoom AI Companion
Learn how to use generative AI features now available in Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Security
For tips on how to stay secure while using Zoom, go to Securing Meetings and Webinars.
Accessibility for Zoom Meetings
Learn about the latest accessibility features available for your Zoom meetings.
Zoom Release Notes
View a list of Zoom release notes to stay informed.
- Read a Zoom Overview on the IT Services Knowledge Base or get started using Zoom quickly with a set of video tutorials on the Zoom website.
- View the Zoom Rooms meeting controls and settings.
- Join meetings easily from your desktop or mobile device.
- Click a button to add Zoom to your Outlook meetings quickly.
- Record meetings and classes locally or to the cloud. Recordings saved to the cloud can be transcribed and searchable using Zoom’s transcription feature.
- Add Zoom meetings to your classes on Canvas for virtual office hours and student study groups.
- Consider purchasing hardware to enhance your Zoom experience.
- Download free UChicago virtual backgrounds to display during a Zoom meeting.
How do I get support?
Visit the IT Services Knowledge Base, Zoom’s robust help site, or contact the IT Services Service Desk.