Log in to your UW Zoom account.

UW Zoom Login

Before your A&O, please log in to your UW Zoom Account: 

  1. Make sure your device is Zoom compatible by reviewing Zoom system requirements.
  2. Go to Zoom Download Center to make sure you have the latest version on your device.
  3. UW students have access to a free Zoom account. Logging in to Zoom software with your UW Zoom account is required to join your A&O session. Review instructions for how to log in with your UW Zoom account. 
  4. If you would like to test your technology (video and audio) beforehand with Zoom, follow this link: Join a test meeting.
  5. Make sure to connect to audio and video.
  6. We highly encourage students to add pronouns when in a Zoom meeting. View instructions on how to set up pronouns on Zoom.
  7. Click on the red button at the bottom right corner to exit the meeting at the end. 
Instructions: How to Reserve Technology

Please submit your request as soon as possible, preferably at least seven days before your scheduled A&O. Technology can only be shipped within the U.S. 

How to request technology:

  1. Visit the Student Technology Loan Program and go to equipment reservations.
  2. Select the exact date of your Advising & Orientation session (email stlp@uw.edu if the date is unavailable).
  3. Select any macOS or Windows-based laptop computer + wi-fi hotspot (if needed).
  4. After completing the online reservation process, you will receive an email confirmation containing a link to provide your shipping information. 
  5. Your equipment will arrive via UPS, approximately one to two days before your orientation session, and may be used for up to seven business days.

Chromebooks are not recommended: Due to the various updates needed on Chromebook devices and Zoom, we do not recommend you use a Chromebook. If you do use a Chromebook, make sure that your device is updated and that you have installed the Progressive Web App for Zoom. If you have an old version of Zoom installed on your device, you will need to uninstall that version in order to install the new version.

Please note: For access to technology throughout the academic school year, you will need to complete a separate request before the start of the quarter.

Mac users: Enable Zoom permissions

If you are using a device with macOS, you will need to grant permission for Zoom to access your computer's microphone, camera and other systems. For more details and instructions, review the this Zoom-support article: Granting macOS permissions for Zoom

Need Help?

If you are having technical difficulties during your A&O session, text your Virtual Orientation Leader who will be in touch with you before your session. Please save their phone number. You can also text or call New Student & Transfer Programs at 206-207-5564.