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Get to know Zoom

Whether you’re taking online classes or continuing your education remotely, Zoom will allow you to participate in virtual classes in real-time.

What is Zoom?

Zoom is a web collaboration and online video meeting tool you’ll use to attend live IU classes and events. As an IU student, you have free access to a Zoom Pro account that allows you to:

  • Attend live classes and meetings online with high-quality HD video and audio
  • Ask questions and participate in discussions with video, chat, or emoji reaction features
  • Record classes and automatically upload cloud recordings to Kaltura, or download recordings as MP4 files
  • Host your own online study groups or student organization meetups
IU student attending a class on Zoom.

Getting started with Zoom

First, you’ll need to download Zoom to your computer, or download the mobile app to your smartphone or tablet. Then, use your IU username and passphrase to log into your IU Zoom account.

Download the Zoom Cloud Meetings mobile app:

Find help and how-to resources

Contact your campus IT support services (see a list on the Apps and Tools page), or check out these resources:

Download the IU Mobile app

The improved IU Mobile app puts more of the tools you need in one place, no matter where you are. Stay updated on important university info, get easy access to IU learning resources, view your class schedule, and more.

Get IU Mobile on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Take the next step

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