ABOUT US
Whether you’re a competitive gamer, a casual gamer, or have never played video games before, we aim to provide a community for every student. We empower students in their pursuit of a customized and enriching academic journey, fostering an environment where they can shape their own student experience. With this commitment, we aim to nurture and cultivate our students' leadership potential, ensuring their seamless transition into leadership roles within their respective industries upon graduation. We develop our students through: Competitive, Club, Casual, Careers, Classroom, and Community experiences.
Our currently supported Varsity teams are the following:
All Varsity Team positions are scholarship-eligible. Scholarships up to $1,200.
We are committed to offering a cultivated experience tailored to our students' needs. Students may also form club teams, compete in the same league as competitive teams, and earn a chance to develop the team into a scholarship-eligible opportunity.
Esports Club is open to all Northwest students, from beginning gamers to advanced players
Want to come play some games? Visit the Esports Lab during our club hours every Monday and Friday from 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Located on the third floor of the J.W. Jones Student Union, NW Esports Lab offers students a unique opportunity to engage in gaming and access high-tier gaming PCs. Each PC is equipped with top-of-the-line gaming hardware, ensuring smooth performance during gameplay.
Open Recreation Hours:
Monday to Friday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: Reservation required.
“Participating in Esports at Northwest has been a great time, not only has it provided me with a platform to connect with individuals within the esports industry, but it has also allowed me to enhance my professional skills. The combination of networking and skill development has greatly boosted my experience at Northwest.”
Logan Lewis
2022-2023 Esports President