Join a Zoom Class Meeting

Many instructors conduct class online in Canvas via Zoom. This article describes how to join a class meeting via Zoom using a computer or a mobile device.

Overview

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Many instructors will conduct class online in Canvas via Zoom. This article describes how to join a Zoom class meeting for students. 

 

Instructions

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To join a meeting on a desktop/laptop computer: 

1. Login to Canvas.
2. Select your course from the Dashboard.
3. Instructors commonly use the tabs of Syllabus, Home, and Announcements for the Zoom link.
   • If you are unable to find the link, email your instructor and ask them to share it with you.
4. Select the link to join the class meeting.
   • If necessary, download and install the Zoom Client for Meetings.
5. If the meeting doesn't automatically start after the download completes, select the link from your instructor again.

To join a meeting on your mobile device: 

1. Download the Zoom application from the App Store.
2. Log in to your Canvas account.
3. Select your course from the Dashboard.
4. Instructors commonly use the tabs of Syllabus, Home, and Announcements for the Zoom link.
   • If you are unable to find the link, email your instructor and ask them to share it with you.
5. Select the link to join the class meeting.
   • Your phone will switch to the app and automatically join the meeting.

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