Using Zoom as a Student

As a College of DuPage student you can join any Zoom meeting set up by your instructor. You do not need a paid Zoom Pro account to attend. This guide shows you how to join, what the in-meeting controls do, and how to fix the issues students hit most often.

🌐 Join Zoom on the web

1. Go to zoom.us.
2. Click Join a Meeting at the top of the page.
3. Enter the Meeting ID your instructor gave you, then click Join.
4. Enter the meeting passcode if you are prompted for one.
5. Set your audio and video, then click Join Meeting.

💻 Download the Zoom app (optional)

Windows or Mac:

1. Visit the Zoom Download Center.
2. Click Download for Meetings and follow the installation steps.
3. Open Zoom and click Join a Meeting. You do not need to sign in.

Mobile (iPhone or Android):

1. Open the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).
2. Search for Zoom and install the app.
3. Open the app and tap Join a Meeting.

🛠 Common features and how to use them

🎥 Joining a meeting

• Click the meeting link from your instructor, or enter the Meeting ID manually.
• Choose to join with computer audio or dial in by phone.
• Set your microphone and camera before joining.

🖥 In-meeting tools

• Microphone and camera: use the controls at the bottom to mute or unmute and turn video on or off.
• Chat: click Chat to send messages to other participants.
• Raise Hand: click Reactions, then Raise Hand, to ask a question.
• Screen sharing: if the host has enabled it, click Share Screen to present your screen.

🔹 Breakout rooms (if your instructor uses them)

• You will be automatically assigned to a room, or given the option to join manually.
• Click Join when prompted to enter your assigned room.

🧰 Troubleshooting common issues