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Overview
This article explains how students can access and join Zoom class meetings through D2L (Desire2Learn). Each course has a unique D2L page with a Zoom Meeting Access widget that connects you directly to your virtual class sessions. This process takes less than 2 minutes.
Applies to: Students
Before You Begin
●You must have an active D2L account and be enrolled in the course you wish to attend.
●A stable internet connection is required for a reliable Zoom experience.
●The Zoom desktop app is recommended. You can pre-install it at zoom.us/download. If not installed, you will be prompted to download it when joining your first meeting.
●For the best experience, use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
Step-by-Step Guide
Accessing Zoom Through D2L
1 Log In to D2L and Navigate to Your Course
Sign in to D2L and open the homepage for the course you want to attend.
●Log in to D2L using your Columbia College credentials.
●From your My Courses list, click on the course you wish to attend.
2 Locate the Zoom Meeting Access Widget
Find the Zoom Meeting Access widget on your course homepage to launch your virtual class session.
●Locate the Zoom Meeting Access widget on the course homepage.
●Click the link — Zoom will open in a new window or tab and you will be automatically signed in.
●Don't see the widget? Contact your instructor or submit a support ticket using the link at the bottom of this article.
3 Review the Zoom Dashboard
Once Zoom opens, you will see a dashboard with three tabs:
| Tab |
Description |
| Upcoming Meetings |
Lists all scheduled upcoming meetings for your course |
| Previous Meetings |
Lists past meetings you have attended |
| Cloud Recordings |
Access recorded meetings (contact your instructor for availability) |
4 Join Your Class Meeting
Locate and join your scheduled class session from the Upcoming Meetings tab.
●Make sure you are on the Upcoming Meetings tab.
●Locate your class meeting in the list and click the Join button next to it.
●If prompted to download and run Zoom, follow the on-screen instructions to install the app and re-join the meeting.
5 Join the Meeting Audio
Once inside the meeting, you will be prompted to choose how you want to connect to audio.
●Computer Audio – Use your device's microphone and speakers (recommended).
●Phone Call – Click Phone Call, dial the number provided, and enter the Meeting ID when prompted.
6 Rename Yourself in the Meeting (If Needed)
If your display name needs to be updated so your instructor can identify you, follow these steps.
●Open the Participants panel.
●Hover over your name and click More.
●Select Rename, enter your preferred name, and click OK.
💡 Tips for a Better Zoom Experience
Browser: Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the most reliable experience.
App: Pre-installing the Zoom desktop app from zoom.us/download will speed up the join process.
Recordings: Cloud recordings are not always available. Contact your instructor to confirm whether session recordings will be posted.
Support & Assistance
Get Help
If you experience issues accessing Zoom or joining a meeting, we're here to help.