Extended Reality (XR) = Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR)
Room E251 • East Building, 2nd Floor
Email: TC-XRLab@lonestar.edu

LAB HOURS | LAB CALENDAR | BOOKING PAGE

About the XR Lab

The XR Lab, formerly the VR Lab, is a hands-on learning space for Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR). The name was updated to reflect an expanded scope beyond VR: more tools, more experiences, same room. You may still see “VR Lab” on older flyers or links; that is still us in Room E251.

The goal is simple: learn by doing in immersive environments that make complex concepts easier to understand. Students, faculty, and staff use the lab for coursework, projects, class activities, workshops, and, when appropriate, games and wellness activities.

Who Can Use the Lab?

• Students: Visit during posted Open Lab hours or request time when the lab is not booked for classes.
• Faculty and Staff: Reserve the lab for classes, workshops, demos, and instructional activities.
• Clubs: Request reservation time for projects, events, or student activities.
• Community: Public programs are not available right now. Future partnerships will be announced on the Lab Calendar.

The XR Lab is supported by a dedicated AR/VR Technician, not OTS, for setup and basic troubleshooting during scheduled use.

Lab Hours

Hours may shift for holidays, special events, or scheduled class visits. Check the Lab Calendar for current availability.

Equipment

• 8× Meta Quest 3 headsets for student use
• 8× iPads, one per headset, for casting and device management
• 1× instructor headset for demos and supervision
• Vibe Board for instruction, cast displays, slides, and quick whiteboarding, available on request

Apps and Content

• Installed Apps — View what is currently installed on the lab headsets. Inventory may change between sessions.
• Faculty App Catalog — A research list of free and paid XR titles that may support course goals. These titles are not automatically installed or purchased; this list can help with planning, funding, and licensing requests.

Interested in a title? Email TC-XRLab@lonestar.edu with your course, date window, and the app or experience you are considering. We can review compatibility, cost, setup needs, and next steps.

Reserving the Lab

Use the Booking Page for all requests, including students, faculty/staff, and clubs.

Capacity: The lab can host up to 8 users at once, plus an instructor. Larger groups may be split into rotations.

Availability, Open Lab windows, and closures are shown on the Booking Page and Lab Calendar.

Note: The booking system may enforce start-time buffers and exact end times.

Booking Page

Lab Calendar

Updates

Join our Meta Quest VR training and discover how to engage students in immersive, interactive ways. Level One introduces XR fundamentals, while Level Two prepares educators to integrate VR confidently into lessons and teaching activities.

• Spring 2026 Dates: January 30, February 13, February 27, March 6, April 17, May 1
• Time: Fridays, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Location: LSC–Tomball XR Lab, East Hall, Room E251

Register Here

Support and Contact

The lab is supported by a dedicated AR/VR Technician who manages equipment, assists with setup, and provides basic troubleshooting during scheduled lab use.

• Email: TC-XRLab@lonestar.edu
• Location: East Building, Room E251

_{Sponsored by the Lone Star College-Tomball Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) Title III Grant Initiative.}