What is Virtual Reality(VR)?

Virtual Reality (VR) is a fully immersive experience that places you in a simulated world, shutting out the physical environment around you. Some VR games and apps are active and movement-based (like Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja VR), while others (like Job Simulator or Journey to the Center of a Cell) let you sit back and enjoy the immersive environment that surrounds you.

New to VR?
If it is your first time using VR, consider bringing a friend to help with the headset, controllers, or navigating the game. It is normal for things to feel unfamiliar at first, but you will adjust. If you need help, feel free to ask at the Library Service Desk.

Helpful tips:

  • Take a break every 30 minutes.
  • Stop if you feel nauseous, dizzy, or uncomfortable.
  • It may take a couple of sessions to get used to the immersive experience.

Disclaimer

The views, ideas, or content expressed during a VR session are solely those of the individuals or entities who produced the content and may not always reflect the University’s ideals or a Christian Worldview. This is a lightly regulated library of content, and as such, some patrons may find some content distressing. Please be careful when using the equipment.

Step into Virtual Reality at the Library!

Explore three Meta Quest 3 virtual reality (VR) stations in the Innovation Station that are free for all students to use!

Just visit the Library Service Desk to check out the hand controllers, and you are ready to immerse yourself in your selected game or app. Choose from a wide selection of games, educational experiences, and immersive programs that are free or premium and purchased for you.

If you need help getting started, visit the Library Service Desk. We are happy to help!

Oculus Rift S

Oculus Rift S VR is a PC-powered gaming virtual reality (VR) headset located in the library's Innovation Station.

To use the Oculus Rift S, check out the wireless touch controllers at the Library Services Desk. Several programs are already installed, but students are also welcome to explore and install other free VR programs available through the Oculus and Steam stores.

Oculus Quest

oculus questOculus Quest (1 available) is an all-in-one wireless VR system with built-in sensors and Touch controllers for digital gaming and entertainment experiences.

No PC. No wires. Play VR standing or sitting anywhere in the library.

Oculus Quest requires your Facebook account to log in.

To use: Go to the Library Services Desk to check out the Quest for four (4) hour use in the Library. A library step-by-step "How To" guide and Oculus Reference guide are included in the handy Oculus carrying case. opens new windowCheck availability

Pick up a one-time use opens new windowVR headset eye mask cover from the Library Service Desk. For Steam update login help, inquire at the Library Services Desk.

VR Eye MaskVR Single-Use Eye Mask Cover for VR Headset

This may seem like unusual "equipment," but these HomeYo soft and thick single use facial masks hug your face and keep the VR eye band hygienically clean.

Pick one up at the Library Services Desk when you check out the VR controllers. When you finish VR, toss the eye mask.