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Zoom
Zoom allows you to host online meetings and collaborate on group projects virtually, using your phone or computer.
Log in to Laurier Zoom Account
- Go to zoom.wlu.ca.
- Select Sign In.
- Enter your Laurier username and password.
Installation Instructions
To install and log in to the Zoom Desktop Application:
- Go to the Zoom Download Centre.
- Select Download under "Zoom Desktop Client."
- After the download completes, launch the Zoom application.
- Select Sign In.
- Select SSO.
- Enter wilfrid-laurier and select Continue.
- Enter your Laurier username and password.
- Select Launch Zoom.
To install and log in to the Zoom mobile application:
- Go to your device's app store (e.g. AppStore for iOS or Google Playstore for Android).
- Search for Zoom and download.
- After the download completes, launch the Zoom application.
- Select Sign In.
- Select Sign In with SSO.
- Enter wilfrid-laurier as the company domain and select Continue.
- Enter your Laurier username and password.
- Select Launch Zoom.
Resources and Guides
For more instructions on using Zoom including how to be a host or participant in a meeting, consult Zoom's Getting started guide for new users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Due to nationwide changes in Zoom licenses, as of May 1, 2026 students can no longer host meetings of more than 40 minutes in duration, nor can meetings be recorded to the cloud directly in Zoom.
Can I still record meetings?
Yes, you can still record meetings. You must save them directly to your device.
No, there is no toll free option in our subscription and carrier charges will apply.
Yes. Zoom requires the user to update the application yourself. It is important to have the latest version of Zoom since your instructor may have features that might not be compatible with an older version of Zoom, if the application is not up to date.
How to update Zoom:
- Open up the Zoom application on your computer and login
- Once logged in, click on the profile icon on the top right hand corner of the screen with your initials or profile photo
- Select ‘Check for updates’ from the menu shown
While your Zoom username specifically cannot be changed, we can update your preferred name on your Laurier account, and this will automatically sync to Zoom.
To request a preferred name change, complete the Preferred Name Change Form.
You can also change your screen name when you are in Zoom meetings:
- Hover over your image.
- Select the ... button.
- Select Rename.
Your Laurier-provided Zoom license ends upon your graduation.
Your Laurier-provided Zoom license ends upon your graduation.
You can still login to join a Zoom meeting, but you cannot host a meeting or use other Zoom features.
Privacy and Terms of Use
For more information, visit the Zoom: Privacy and Terms of Use page.