Location
Science Building, Room 151
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 12:30pm - 5:00pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday
NEW HOURS Effective Monday, September 19:
Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday
Hours of operation may change depending on usage, demand, and peak hours.
Esports Club
Rhodes State College is starting an Esports Club. Members of the club will explore different types of games, hold club meetings, help update a club website, hold internal competitions, help survey faculty, staff, and students to ensure the most popular games are available in the Esports Gaming Center, among other things. If you are interested in joining the Esports Club, contact Jean Wisuri at wisuri.j@rhodesstate.edu.
Team Matrix
Rhodes State College will be establishing its Team Matrix, competitive Esports teams. Information on when and where tryouts will take place will be coming soon.
Esports Certificate
Esports is a multi-billion-dollar industry with a viewership higher than any sport except the NFL. Rhodes State College offers a 16-credit hour certificate for those interested in the Esports industry. The Esports Management & Coaching certificate consists of six courses and in ESP1900 Esports Coaching Application, students will collaborate with a local Esports team to manage and coach players. Students are also introduced to an ecosystem of careers that surround this exciting business. Those who complete this certificate have a pathway to the Associate Degree in Business Administration. This certificate is offered 100% online, completed in one term, and is financial aid eligible. Click on Esports Management & Coaching to learn more and request information.
Gaming Center Technology:
PCs
11 PC Stations with gaming computers, headsets, keyboards, and gaming chairs
Consoles
Xbox
Play Station 5
Nintendo Switch
Games
PCs
| Games on PCs | |
| League of Legends | Call of Duty |
| Overwatch | Dota 2 |
| Rocket League | Dragonball FighterZ |
| Valorant | Heroes of the Storm |
| Counterstrike: Global Offensive | Monster Hunter: World |
| Fortnite | Mortal Kombat X |
| Rainbow Six Siege | Paladins |
| Hearthstone | Path of Exile |
| Apex Legends | Rogue Company |
| PUBG | Smite |
| Teamfight Tactics | Starcraft II |
| Among Us | Street Fighter V |
| Brawlhalla | Tekken 7 |
Games on all consoles, with others on console cross play
- Rocket League
- Fortnite
- Brawlhalla
- Paladins
- Rogue Company
- Smite
- Minecraft
- Apex Legends
Games only on the Switch
- Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
- Ninjala
- Super Mario™ 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
Frequently Asked Questions
Esports (also known as electronic sports, e-sports, or eSports) is a type of competitive sport using video games. Esports is a growing industry projected to be valued at $1.4 billion.
Students can choose between PCs, consoles, and Oculus 2 virtual reality. See the above chart for the complete list of games available.
Oculus Virtual Reality and Hand controls
A complete list of apps will be available. There will be apps for exercising, educational activities (math and communication), and gaming apps.