The Spooktober Visual Novel Jam is expanding its partnership with colleges and universities through our new University League competition! We’re seeking instructors, program directors, department chairs, and other higher education professionals who work in disciplines adjacent to visual novels, interactive narrative, game development, creative writing, art, audio, and related fields.

Students from participating institutions may compete for a dedicated $300 USD University League Award at no cost to them or the school. Participants simply enter Spooktober on itch.io like any other team or creator, and provide their academic email address from a participating institution during submission to be considered for the award. (Competitors must be 18 or older to be eligible for the prize.)

To help promote participation, we provide promotional materials including handouts, student information cards, digital graphics, and other resources that can be shared in classrooms, student organizations, and campus spaces. Participating instructors may also be invited to assist with judging the University League category while spaces are available. No contract, payment, or legal agreement is required for institutions to participate.

If you’re interested in bringing Spooktober to your institution, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact UniLeague@SpooktoberVNJam.com to learn more about participating campuses, available materials, and partnership opportunities.