Virtual Reality Lab
Virtual reality (VR) offers significant potential in the areas of teaching, learning and research. The VR Lab in Waldo Library at Western Michigan University provides a space for you to explore this technology.
Lab features
Experience VR at one of 10 stations in our Virtual Reality Lab through a Meta Quest all-in-one headset. Headsets can be used wirelessly for greater freedom or wired to a PC for additional graphics capability.
Numerous titles are installed to highlight some of the technology’s potential.
Software and other learning tools are available to make your own VR content. You may also bring your own content developed elsewhere to test in the Lab.
Today's hours
Monday, July 14, 2025
| Waldo Library | 7:30am – 8pm |
|---|---|
| Public Hours | 7:30am – 8pm |
| Bronco Card Required | – |
| Bookmark Café | Closed |
| Learning Glass Studio | 9am – 5pm |
| Media Studio / Respondus Testing Room | 9am – 5pm |
| Virtual Reality Lab / Flight Simulators | 9am – 5pm |
| Writing Center Satellite | Closed |
Location
The Virtual Reality Lab is located on the lower level of Waldo Library. Check in at Tech Lab desk.
Available titles
Tools for creating VR content
Faculty members and instructors
The VR Lab is here to help you learn about the technology and how to integrate VR content into your classes and research. And the whole Lab can be reserved for educational usage. Email Alex Teal for more information.