Web Meetings (Zoom)
Zoom Conferencing
NYU Zoom is a web, video, and audio conferencing service that can be used for online classes and meetings. Use it for online teaching, training, remote support, audio calls, and meetings.
Faculty: Learn tips for virtual teaching with the Classroom Quick Start Guide (PDF).
Check it out: Personalized Zoom pronouns and display names.
Zoom Tips for a Better Experience
Become a Zoom pro with features like breakout rooms, filters, and personalized Zoom pronouns and display names! Watch the video about the Zoom Classroom, and read about how to record and share Zoom sessions. Check NYU Zoom Downloads each month for updates. All community members can contact the NYU IT Service Desk for general NYU Zoom support.
Introducing Zoom Whiteboard: Whiteboard is a new feature that enables you to collaborate, in or outside of a Zoom session, with colleagues using a digital drawing board similar to the ones often found in meeting rooms. Find out more and start brainstorming. Find out more.
IT Support
NYU IT Service Desk is available 24x7. Please email if not urgent.
Accessibility Best Practices for Zoom
NYU community members should keep the diversity of abilities in mind when planning a Zoom meeting or class. Refer to the Accessible Online Events Resource Guide for detailed information.
Zoom captioning
Zoom has an automatic live captioning feature called Auto-Transcription. This is enabled by the host of the meeting or webinar once it begins. Read more about Zoom captioning
Accessible Content
When sharing digital content incorporate digital accessibility practices. Learn how to make Zoom conversations more accessible to everyone with the Digital Accessibility guide to Zoom Automated Captions.
Zoom Help for Students
Look & Sound Like a Star in Zoom
Be the Zoom Host with the Most
- Attend a live training with Zoom
- Getting Started: Zoom account activation, apps, and browser plugins
- Explore even more support in the Zoom Help Center
- Frequently Asked Questions: General NYU Zoom use
- Frequently Asked Questions: Zoom Classrooms for Faculty
- Securing Zoom meetings and class sessions and preventing intruders
- Scheduling a Zoom meeting through NYU Brightspace (for faculty)
- Submit an NYU Zoom request for recording, premium audio, and webinar features via NYU ServiceLink
- Managing the default settings for saving in-meeting Zoom chats
- Requesting and hosting a Zoom Webinar or Large Meeting
- Tips for recording yourself on video (from NYU Media Production)
- NYU Zoom Terms of Use
- Watch Zoom video tutorials
