Virtual Learning Center

If you are interested in using VR or creating 3D assets using Unity software, click the button "Reserve VR Station" below! For questions, tour requests, or to use the space for a class, please use the "Consultation" button to contact the Virtual Learning Librarian. 

Reserve VR Station           Consultation

For general questions about the Virtual Learning Center, or the educational and research uses of VR, AR, and MR, please email Kelly Hovinga. 

The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) provides a space for faculty and student interaction with virtual content that enhances learning. Faculty and students can explore and gain a better understanding of this emerging technology with Vive Pro Eye Headsets and a variety of games and experiences.

The VLC is located on the third floor of the library and offers the following:

• 16 Dell desktop computers: 3 standing and 13 sitting spaces
• 13 wired Vive Pro Eye Virtual Reality headsets
• 3 wireless Vive Pro Eye Virtual Reality headsets
• Steam - Virtual Reality software. Offers experiences and games.
• Unity - Software that allows Virtual Reality builds and customization. Users must provide their own Unity login. 

Access the Virtual Learning Center's Digital Commons Collection here.

Before Arriving

All new users must complete the Virtual Learning Center User Acknowledgement and create a Steam Account before using equipment. 

• VLC User Acknowledgment: contains valuable information regarding safe usage of materials. 
• Steam Account: is free and allows you to access our virtual reality experiences. Please make sure you have access to the email account you used to set up Steam, as you will receive an authentication code when using the VLC.