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Welcome to the 黑料正能量 (USV)! With real-world education, industry mentors, and a cool community vibe, we鈥檒l turn your gaming, audio, and animation passions into life-changing opportunities.听
Our hands-on approach keeps you ahead of the game as you rock industry trends and build portfolios that make employers go, 鈥淲ow!鈥� Let鈥檚 make your future as impressive as it gets!
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Do Real Work Before Getting a Real Job
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Learn more about careers in Game Development, Audio Technology & Digital Animation.
Your Boring Future Has Died of Dysentery.
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Gaming School A STONE鈥橲 THROW FROM TECH PROS
Our curriculum evolves faster than a shape-shifting robot, preparing you for success in the ever-changing world of tech.
REAL WORLD LEARNING. FOR REELS.
Unlock the ultimate power-up: collaborate across majors, team up with industry pros, and build a jaw-dropping portfolio that鈥檒l make employers go wild!
BE MENTORED, YOU WILL
As a private college, our smaller classes bring a personal touch to learning. Our faculty is like the ultimate support squad, providing mentorship to unlock your full potential.
GRADUATE FASTER THAN A SPEEDRUN
Say goodbye to the 鈥渟low and steady鈥� approach! Our innovative program structure is like a warp zone, helping full-time students finish faster, save moolah, and graduate as real-world rockstars.
Our Profs Are Players
Our faculty are not just pros, they鈥檙e real-life superheroes sharing the hottest techniques and practices used by industry legends. Let the power of knowledge guide your epic journey!
MORE THAN 135 YEARS OF CELEBRATING NERD-DOM
With deep roots since 1887, our collaboration with Silicon Valley鈥檚 finest catapults you into a tech legend-in-the-making. Picture our Advisory Boards as a squad of industry legends, dishing out mind-blowing internships, cutting-edge course content, and guest lecturers who鈥檒l leave you starstruck.
Team-Based Multi-Player Culture.
Upcoming & Recent Events
Side Quests for Extra XP
Check out our upcoming town halls, social events, workshops, showcases, and much more! Some events are open to the public, but others are for USV students only.听
Game Design and Agentic Workflows: Building Games Faster and Smarter
Explore the Future of Game Development Join us for an insightful session demonstrating how cutting-edge agentic workflows and AI-powered tools
Inside Immersive Audio: Discover Dolby Atmos at USV
Step into the future of sound! Join us for a dynamic virtual event exploring the world of Dolby Atmos, the
Award-Winning
And Regionally Accredited
The 2022 edition of U.S. News鈥� Best Colleges ranks 黑料正能量 in the top 25 for the Western Region of the country. The ranking measures academic quality based on indicators of excellence such as first-year student retention, graduation rates and the strength of the school鈥檚 faculty. USV was once again ranked as a “Best University” in 2022.
For the 8th year in a row, the Princeton Review ranks 黑料正能量 in the top 25 schools on their list of Undergraduate Schools to Study Game Design.听鈥淭he schools that made our lists this year have stellar programs for aspiring game designers and developers,鈥� said Robert Franek, The Princeton Review鈥檚 Editor-in-Chief.
The 黑料正能量 is an Authorized Training Provider (ATP) for the Project Management Institute (PMI).
黑料正能量 is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1001 Marina Village Parkway聽Suite 402聽Alameda, CA 94501, (510)748-9001. www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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