Virtual Reality Lab: VR Lab

The Virtual Reality Lab is located in Thompson Library, Room 115. It is equipped with a variety of Meta Quest headsets that can be tethered directly to PCs for more graphics-intensive applications, or the headsets may be used freestanding within several open areas within the space. Each headset is equipped with applications that supplement the academic curriculum, such as virtual dissection, molecular visualization, or immersive streaming video apps. Each VR experience can also be live-streamed to a large presentation monitor so that other people in the space can see what's happening within the virtual environment. 

In addition to course-related use, the Virtual Reality Lab is open by appointment to students. faculty, and staff. We also offer special programming like Game Nights, as well as reservations for use by officially recognized student organizations. You can consult the Library Events and Activities Calendar to see upcoming programs throughout the academic year. 

Equipment

• 3 Meta Quest 3 Headsets
• 1 Meta Quest Pro Headset
• 25 Mini VR Glasses for Cell Phone Use
• 4 interior monitors with casting availability, 1 exterior monitor

Requesting Software

If you have a request for a Meta-compatible application to be installed on a headset, please complete this form. Note that the application must be available within the Meta App Store, and purchasing is subject to available funding and determination of suitability for academic or research purposes. 

A brief online training session is required before using the Virtual Reality Lab or any of the headsets. You may complete this training by clicking on the button below. 

• Before beginning your VR experience, you are required to complete VR Training. You will only need to do this before your first visit.
• Each VR user is limited to 2 hours of use in a single session, and you must take a 10-minute break after every 30 minutes of headset use.
• No food or drink is allowed in the VR Lab.
• Important Safety Considerations:
  • Motion Sickness
    • Take breaks often
    • Ask a doctor before use if you have any medical condition
  • Spatial Awareness
    • Stay within marked boundaries while using the headset
    • Ensure other people and objects are safely outside of your VR area
  • In the event of Emergency
    • Stop using the headset immediately
    • Carefully remove the headset and contact a member of staff for assistance
    • Sit or lie down if needed
• After Use:
  • Clean the headset with the provided wipes
  • Notify staff if you receive a low battery warning for controllers or the headset
  • Return the headset and controllers to their proper location