Now Open – Inside Moran Commons!

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As a student at UNCG, you can compete in the new esports arena with the latest, state-of-the-art gaming technology. Whether you’re a gamer seeking to meet other students through the UNCG Esports Club Team, a student seeking lab time for your academics, or a fierce competitor facing off in national esports competitions, the esports arena is the place for you.

Are you interested in a gaming career? The rapidly growing industry of competitive video gaming offers numerous career opportunities. Check out UNCG’s academic offerings:

Esports Management concentration in the Bryan School’s Hospitality and Tourism Management program, and
Esports Digital Certificate, a non credit online program

“We believe we can create over time a comprehensive set of academic, social, and cultural experiences around esports at UNCG that adheres to our fundamental principles of delivering opportunity, excellence, and access to a vast array of students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences,” said UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr.

UNCG Esports Arena

Looking for a place to play League of Legends or Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? UNCG’s new Esports Arena is scheduled to open Spring 2022. Centrally located in Moran Commons, the Esports Arena will include:

3,300+

Square Feet

PCs

Gaming Console Bays

OCULUS RIFT HEADSET

Inside Moran Commons

Games & Consoles Available

CURRENT HOURS

May 9th – August 14: Monday – Friday 12pm-7pm

Closed Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day
Closed Monday, July 4th for Independence Day

Looking to make a reservation? Fill out this simple form.

UNCG’s Esports Club

If you enjoy esports, whether you’re a casual player or a serious competitor, check out UNCG’s Gaming & Esports Club. Competing in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), the team has won 7 titles, boasts 9 teams, has 75 players total, and nearly 200 active club members playing:

Apex Legends
League of Legends
Rainbow 6
Rocket League
Splatoon 2
Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
Valorant

Whether tabletop gaming sessions or online, the Gaming and Esports Club is a great way to meet new people on campus, practice your skills, and try new games. Open to everyone — all skill levels are welcome!

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Arena Contacts

UNCG’s Esports Arena is located in Moran Commons. As part of Recreation and Wellness, the arena hosts everyday play and tournaments. You can reach the Esports Arena Welcome Desk at 336.334.3236.

Jacob Crawford

Assistant Director, Esports

jscrawford@uncg.edu
336.334.5173

Jacob is responsible for the day-to-day operations and programming of the Esports Arena and serves as the advisor to the UNCG Esports & Gaming Club.

Cedric Dunham

Graduate Assistant, Esports

cbdunham@uncg.edu

Cedrics is a first-year graduate student in the M.Ed. program in Higher Education and is responsible for assisting with the Esports Arena operations and leadership of the Arena Supervisors.

Level up your career game with esports

ESPORTS MANAGEMENT

UNCG’s Bryan School of Business and Economics now offers an Esports Management concentration in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program. The new concentration is designed to prepare individuals for careers in esports administration and management with a focus on esports operations, such as event management and marketing, destination management, and strategic planning. This is a business degree that provides you with a strong foundation in the functional areas of business with additional major coursework that dives into the dynamic business of competitive gaming.

Learn more about Esports Management

ESPORTS CERTIFICATE

UNC Greensboro’s new noncredit digital certificate program in Esports develops career skills in the fast-growing industry of competitive video gaming.

Although these are noncredit courses, they’re academically rigorous. Plan on spending up to 7 hours per week on each course. You’ll earn a digital badge for each 4-week course you complete. Complete all six courses to earn the digital certificate.

Learn more about the Esports Certificate

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