Service overview
The Video conferencing service allows you to communicate in real-time via video using one of the facilities below.
Note: These facilities can be used for teaching purposes and are supported by IT Services. See the FAQ section for other rooms on campus with video conference capabilities not supported by IT Services.
Arts W120 video conference room
853 Sherbrooke St. West,
Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2K6
Room Capacity: 108
View details....
Education 129 video conference room
3700 McTavish St.,
Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1K2
Room Capacity: 96
View details....
Who can use it
McGill faculty, staff, students, and affiliates can book these rooms for teaching and learning purposes related to official McGill courses.
How to request & access the service
To book one of these rooms, refer to Room Booking Procedures on the Class Scheduling website.
If you are a first-time user and would like training before booking the facility, contact the IT Service Desk. You must book your training well in advance of your video conference date.
Cost
There is no cost for this service.
Availability
Room booking is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Each room's availability hours will be confirmed through the Room Booking Procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Are there other video conference facilities at McGill?
Other private video conferencing rooms at McGill are booked and managed exclusively by the units who own them. To reserve one of these rooms, please contact the unit's administrator.
If you are hosting an event, conference, or seminar, contact Communications and Institutional Relations. They also have a multimedia facility dedicated to video conferencing and a broadcast studio for filming, media interviews, and webcasts.
Is there a web conferencing service?
Several options for web conferencing are presently available to the McGill community. Read Web conferencing: choosing the right solution to help select the most appropriate solution for your needs.
Best practices and policies
None available
Training and documentation
If you are a first-time user and would like training before booking the facility, contact the IT Service Desk. You must book your training well in advance of your video conference date.
Support
Contact the IT Service Desk for questions about this service.
Note: On-site support is not available.