Gaming Organizations
There are various groups and organizations related to games and gaming both on-campus and in the surrounding area. Groups listed below include official RSOs, other student organizations, scholarly groups, and local community groups.
RSOs & Student Clubs
- Illini EsportsThe Illini Esports organization includes over ten active competitive teams, social gaming, and community events.
- List of Gaming RSOsA list of officially registered student groups involving games and gaming
- VR ClubThe Virtual Reality Club meets in the Grainger IDEA Lab and hosts open hours, faculty talks, and eSports events.
- DIY IlliniRSO for building custom PCs, including gaming PCs. Active on Discord.
Academic Organizations
- The StudioA student-led games video game studio at UIUC, affiliated with the Game Studies and Design program. Faculty sponsors and interested students can apply to join.
- Game Studies & Design Minor (Undergraduate)The iSchool Informatics program offers a Game Studies & Design minor with classes in game design and the academic study of games. Any undergraduate students can apply.
- Game Studies & Design Minor (Graduate)The iSchool Informatics program offers a Game Studies & Design graduate minor with classes in game design and the academic study of games. Any graduate students can apply.
Groups around Champaign-Urbana
- Champaign-Urbana Community Fab LabThe Champaign-Urbana (CU) Community Fab Lab is a makerspace located on the University of Illinois: Urbana-Champaign campus. The Fab Lab works with the University of Illinois to offer courses on Game Studies and Escape Rooms and also supports research and creative projects for faculty, students, and other members of the Champaign-Urbana community.
- CUDO PlaysCUDO Plays is an Illinois-local board game design competition hosted by the Champaign-Urbana Design Organization. They run workshops, run playtests, and host gaming events.