Zoom Desktop Conferencing

Zoom is VCU's official desktop conferencing solution to support remote instruction and collaboration. If you have a VCU Zoom account, or need to create one, please login at vcu.zoom.us with your VCU credentials.

Check the Current status of ZOOM and recent incident reports.

Zoom accounts are available to all currently enrolled students and currently employed faculty, staff or affiliates with a "vcu.edu" eID. VCU Health System physicians and employees with "@vcuhealth.org" credentials may acquire and access Zoom accounts at vcuhealth.zoom.us

VCU Zoom Blog Feed

Get Up to Speed with Zoom

Zoom has created an online resource for educators as part of its COVID-19 response efforts. It includes helpful ideas and pointers for conducting online courses.

Indiana University offers a helpful guide for higher ed: Zoom To The Next Level: Active Learning in the Virtual Classroom

The VCU Zoom FAQ is also a good source for pointers on how to make the most of Zoom's capabilities.

Users are encouraged to contact the VCU Zoom support team at zoom@vcu.edu with any questions or concerns related to Zoom.

Secure Your Zoom Meetings

To help you keep your meetings secure and under your control, VCU's Information Security Office has created a helpful list of Zoom Meeting Security Guidelines.

An informative article on the same subject can be found on Zoom's company blog.

NOTE re: Copyright Compliance:

Remember to use VCU systems responsibly and respect the intellectual property rights of others. Please refer to the university's Intellectual Property Policy section V and VCU Libraries' guide to copyright for further information. If you have any questions, university parties are expected to seek guidance from VCU Libraries and/or the Office of University Counsel when questions regarding copyright compliance and fair use arise.