Zoom for Students
What You Need to Get Started:
• An internet-connected computer, laptop, or device
• The meeting ID number or URL of the meeting
• A webcam or a built-in camera and microphone on your computer, laptop, or device
It is critical to log into your Zoom account via the Desktop App if your professor is planning to utilize Pre-Assigned Breakout Rooms during class, or if your professor has required authentication to join the meeting.
| Download the Zoom Desktop Client (PC/MAC) | Learn how to login to the Zoom Desktop App using your UMB credentials. |
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Zoom Mobile App: For iOS, search "Zoom" on Apple App Store - For Android, search "Zoom Meetings" on Google Play |
Check if you have the most up to date Zoom App Installed |
| Log into UMB Zoom account via a Web Browser | Test joining a Zoom meeting that requires "Authentication" |
Participating in Breakout Rooms
Breakout Rooms allow participants to meet in smaller groups for small discussions and collaborations. Learn about participating in breakout rooms.
Helpful Hints for Attending a Zoom Meeting:
• Find a quiet location from which to join your meeting, and make sure you have access to a fast LAN connection, or if using Wifi, try to be close to your router.
• Join every meeting using your full first and last name, or be signed into the Zoom Desktop App. (Log in Using UMB Credentials)
• Make sure you have the latest Zoom app downloaded. (Download the Zoom Desktop Client (PC/MAC))
• Use a headset (or earbuds) instead of speakers and a microphone.
• Mute your audio unless you are speaking (or in line to speak) so as to prevent disrupting the conversation.
• Remember that when on-camera, other activities such as eating, drinking, shuffling papers, etc. are extremely distracting.
• If you can't use video, upload a nice profile image of your face to your Zoom Account.
• Happy Zooming!