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Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold, MD

Established in 1961, Anne Arundel Community College is a nationally-recognized, public, two-year institution. Accredited by the Middle State Commission on Higher Education, AACC is the largest single-campus community college in Maryland. With learning as its central mission, AACC responds to the needs of our diverse community by offering high quality, affordable, accessible and innovative lifelong learning opportunities.

Esports is the 13th varsity sport sponsored by AACC’s Department of Athletics, which champions a competitive intercollegiate athletics environment that fosters a culture of academic success, completion and advancement through engaging and diverse growth opportunities focusing on professionalism, respect, integrity, development and excellence. Esports competes in a newly-opened facility in AACC’s Center for Applied Learning and Technology on the main campus in Arnold, Md.

Academic Programs

Computer Information Systems
Computer Science and Software Development
Cybersecurity, Networking and Digital Forensics
Database Management
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
Internet and Mobile Device Application

Esports Teams

League of Legends
Overwatch
Rocket League

Avert University | Danville, VA

Initially founded in 1859 as a Baptist women’s college, Averett University has experienced tremendous change over the last 150 years. Averett University prepares students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change. Averett fulfills this mission by educating students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nations through liberal arts-based undergraduate and graduate programs in a personal, collegial, interdisciplinary environment.

Esports Teams

CS:GO
iRacing
League of Legends
Overwatch
R6: Seige
Rocket League
Valorant

Catholic University | Washington, DC

Catholic University’s Esports Program is a student organization within the Department of Fitness, Recreational Sports, and Wellness. We aim to create a space to allow members of the Catholic University community to discuss, practice, scrimmage and compete in in Esports on both a recreational and competitive level.

Academic Programs

Game Development Program

Esports Teams

League of Legends
Overwatch
Rocket League
Smash Bros.

George Mason University | Fairfax, VA

GMU Esports is a departmental student organization within Student Involvement that aspires to create an environment where students at George Mason University can connect with others and form a community around esports. GMU Esports also aims to build student teams and foster player skill to compete in esports competitions at the collegiate level.

Academic Programs

Game Design Program and Computer Science

Esports Teams

Premiere Games
League of Legends
Melee
Overwatch
Rocket League
Smash Bros.
Valorant

Non-Premiere Games
Battle Royales
osu!
R6: Siege
Valorant

George Washington University | Washington, DC

George Washington Esports is an organization that brings students who share an interest in playing and spectating matches of computer and video games together. We welcome players of all skill levels as well as spectators to all meetings and events.

Academic Programs

UX/UI Program

Esports Teams

Premiere Games
League of Legends
Rocket League
Smash Bros.

Hood College | Fredrick, MD

Computer science is an exciting, evolving field, offering many promising career opportunities. By choosing to major or minor in computer science at Hood, you are choosing a college consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best. The computer science program at Hood is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs.

You will study topics in all major areas of computer science including hardware, programming languages, databases, software engineering, web development, networking, robotics, security, parallel processing and AI. You will be prepared for immediate employment, a long-term professional career or advanced studies.

Academic Programs

Computer Science

Esports Teams

League of Legends
Overwatch
Rocket League
Smash Bros.
Valorant

Howard Community College | Columbia, MD

In today’s marketplace, there are many roads that lead to careers in programming, artificial intelligence, computer networking, databases, and software systems. A computer science degree is the most traditional, but with good reason, since it provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals at the heart of computing. For students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution, HCC’s Computer Science associate degree is an outstanding, affordable stepping stone toward that goal.

Gaming, while bigger than ever, has gone way beyond simple entertainment. This program will enable you to learn development principles to design the next generation of games that will be also used in education, business, medicine, and even national security. Designed for those who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in game design, HCC’s curriculum is a smart, economical way to get started.

Academic Programs

Computer Science
Gaming and Simulation Development

Esports Teams

League of Legends
Overwatch
Rocket League

Marymount University | Arlington, VA

Marymount University, the first Catholic college to be established in Virginia, was founded in 1950. Through the years, it has grown from a two-year college for women into a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic university serving approximately 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students.

Come be a part of one of the fastest growing clubs at MU! Whether you are a competitive gamer or just a casual player, the Esports Club is a great way to get involved on campus and attend several fun events.

Academic Programs

Video Game Design and Development

Esports Teams

Fortnite
Heathstone
League of Legends
MTG
Overwatch
R6: Siege
Rocket League
Smash Bros.
Valorant

Mount St. Mary’s University | Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St. Mary’s University is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university in the Catoctin Mountains near Emmitsburg, Maryland. We offer more than 80 undergraduate majors, minors, concentrations and special programs grounded in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, and several bachelor’s/master’s combinations in partnership with other universities.

We inspire our students to be both ethical leaders and to live lives of significance. Additionally, the Mount has the best job placement rate in the state of Maryland and we rank in the top 10% of universities nationwide in terms of lifetime earnings of our graduates.

Academic Programs

Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Esports and Game Studies Minor

Esports Teams

League of Legends
NBA 2K
Overwatch
Rocket League
Smash Bros.
Valorant

Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA

Since 1965, Northern Virginia Community College has offered a quality and convenient educational experience at an affordable price. NOVA is the largest public educational institution in Virginia and the second-largest community college in the United States, comprised of more than 75,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members. NOVA is also one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the United States, with a student body consisting of individuals from more than 180 countries.

Academic Programs

Information technology

Esports Teams

Fortnite
Call of duty
League of Legends
R6: Siege
Rocket League
Valorant

Old Domion University | Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University launched varsity esports in fall 2020 with the goal of becoming a preeminent program in collegiate esports. ODU Esports is a part of Recreation & Wellness, under the umbrella of Student Engagement and Enrollment Services. The program features 10 game titles and over 80 athletes.

The brand-new Monarch Esports Arena is the home for all of ODU’s teams and open to gamers across campus. This 3,000 sq. ft. facility houses 50 gaming computers, various consoles, a streaming studio, and lounge for gamers of all types. ODU Esports is prides itself on inclusivity and excellence stretching far beyond the competitive environment. Gamers and staff are encouraged to explore their entrepreneurial and creative sides through content creation via streaming, broadcasting, and design.

Academic Programs

Game Studies & Design
Cyber Security
Computer Science
Computer Engineering

Esports Teams

FIFA
Fortnite
CS:GO
League of Legends
Overwatch
R6: Siege
Rocket League
Valorant

Randolph College | Lynchburg, VA

Randolph College is a nationally recognized, private, coeducational, liberal arts and sciences institution with a career focus located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Founded in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, Randolph is known for its excellent academic program, diverse close-knit community, exceptional faculty, rich traditions, and growing NCAA Division III athletics program.

Academic Programs

Game Design Program
Computer Science

Esports Teams

League of Legends
Overwatch
Rocket League
Smash Bros.
Valorant

Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA

Randolph-Macon is a private, coeducational liberal arts and sciences college located 15 minutes north of Richmond in the scenic town of Ashland, Virginia.

Esports are the future! Can you craft the perfect deck in Hearthstone? Can you dominate your lane in League of Legends? DO you time your ultimates perfectly in Overwatch? Are your Rocket League goals pure poetry? Ready to build in Fortnite? Lay siege to the enemy in Counter Strike: Global Offensive? We have a place for you at Randolph-Macon!

Academic Programs

Computer Science
CyberSecurity

Esports Teams

CS:GO
Hearthstone
League of Legends
Overwatch
Rocket League

Shanandoah University | Winchester, VA

The mission of the Shenandoah University Esports program is to go beyond gaming and provide students with an opportunity to develop academically, competitively, and professionally in order to become innovators and leaders in the esports ecosystem.

Our vision is to set the standard for professionalism in the esports ecosystem.

Academic Programs

Esports Management (MBA)
Esports Management (BBA)
Esports Media and Communication (BS) Esports Management (BS)
Esports Coaching Certificate
Esports Management Undergraduate Certificate
Esports Management Graduate Certificate
Esports Management Minor
Virtual Reality Design

Esports Teams

CSGO
League of Legends
Overwatch
Rocket League
Smash Bros.
Valorant

University of North America | Fairfax, VA

University of North America’s Esports initiative is focused on providing students the opportunity to experience the Esports industry!

UoNA Dragons student athletes represent the University of North America in competitions on the national collegiate stage against universities across the nation in a variety of major gaming titles.

Student athletes will also have access to industry level knowledge, & experience opportunities through UoNA’s partnerships within the Esports, & other various state-of-the-art technology focused industry leaders. Check out our Partnerships! UoNA is enhancing the Esports industry through education & experience. We accomplish this through tailored training, education, competitive leagues, & internships.

UoNA has many more opportunities available!

Esports Teams

Dota 2
FIFA
iRacing League
League of Legends
NBA 2K
Overwatch
Rocket League
Valorant

Virginia Commonwealth University | Winchester, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University and its academic health sciences center serve as one national urban public research institution dedicated to the success and well-being of our students, patients, faculty, staff.

VCU Recreational Sports offers a diversity of programmed and informal recreational, fitness and sports activities for the VCU community.

Academic Programs

Compter Science
Various Game Design Courses

Esports Teams

Call of duty: GunFight/Warzone
FIFA
Madden
NBA 2K
Smash Bros.