To attend a Students in VR event like the Students in VR Conference, you may use a VR headset device or Windows-based computer (Windows or Mac).
Events are held in AltspaceVR, with some special events held on other platforms.
Each platform requires registration in advance, so please plan ahead to allow plenty of time to register, go through the short introductory welcome sessions, and to become familiar with navigation and usage of the platform before the event.
AltspaceVR
Access to events on AltspaceVR is free, but registration is required.
Educators in VR and Students in VR events are highlighted on the Educators in VR event subscription channel. Find the event of interest there and mark it as Interested or RSVP and AltspaceVR will email you a reminder an hour prior to the event.
The following versions are available for AltspaceVR:
- 2D Computer Desktop Access: A headset and microphone (quality earbuds acceptable) is required to participate. Otherwise please stay muted during the event as the background noise and echoes may be disruptive.
- Windows 2D Access:
- Mac 2D Access: Mac 2D Client Version
- PCVR Headsets: General information is at AltspaceVR Download. Specific devices may access AltspaceVR through the device stores for SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality, Vive, etc. Oculus users may access through the Oculus Store:
- Rift/Rift S
- Go (Alert: Support for Go ends Dec. 2020.)
- Quest 1 and 2
Guidelines and VR Etiquette
Be respectful.
Generally, most events have a muted audience and a time assigned for questions and discussions.
Background sounds are highly distracting and disruptive. Please move to a quiet place and stay muted until you have something to add to the conversation.
The community standards and terms of service for Students in VR and AltspaceVR are: