ZOOM @ UT Austin
Zoom is a centrally supported video conferencing solution available to university faculty, staff and students that enables you to meet, teach, and learn from anywhere. It is integrated with Canvas, and you can host and join meetings from your mobile device, desktop client or the web.
If you are having trouble joining a Zoom class or meeting, please make sure you are signed in to Zoom with your UT EID.
LATEST UPDATES FOR CAMPUS
Zoom Minimum Client Version - March 2025
On Monday, March 31, 2025, UT Austin’s central Zoom tenant (utexas.zoom.us) will require a minimum client version in order to use the service.
- All platforms will be enforced to minimum client version 6.3.11
If this is your first update from Zoom 5.X.X, please note that Zoom 6.0 has rebranded the app to Zoom Workplace! See what's new with Zoom 6.0 here! Major changes include:
- A new name for the app (Zoom Workplace)
- New customizable color and toolbar layout in meeting
- New hot key commands for accessibility improvements
- New AI features after enabling AI Companion.
- More information on AI Companion and other guides around 3rd party AI can be found at UT Zoom and AI.
Zoom Add-on License Requests for 2025-2026
If you or your department needs a NEW add-on license for June 2025-2026, please complete this form to procure your license through Enterprise Learning Technology (ELT). Our next purchase wave is for June 2025.
Zoom Add-on licenses include:
- Zoom Webinar
- Large Meeting
- Concurrent Meeting
- Zoom Room
- Zoom CRC
If you have an urgent request for a Webinar license, we recommend Teams Webinars. Teams Webinars do not require a paid license and can be scheduled by all active students, faculty, and staff. A comparison chart for Teams Webinars and Zoom Webinars can be found here.
Panopto can also be used for webcasting from one presenter to an unlimited streaming audience for free.
If you have any questions, please contact zoom@utexas.edu.
Visit Telework and Flexible Work Tools for information on additional tools enabling you to work remotely.
For information on UT Zoom Accessibility features, visit our Accessiblity page.
Quick Links
Contact ITS Service Desk for Zoom Support
Need Help?
Check out our Zoom Frequently Asked Questions page!