Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Richmond, Virginia. Design plans call for the construction of a 312,000-square-foot, five-story above grade educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

Virginia Commonwealth University is set to break new ground in dental education with the design of a 312,000-square-foot School of Dentistry. As the only dental school in Virginia, VCU plays a critical role in shaping oral healthcare across the commonwealth. The new five-story facility will enhance clinical practice and educational innovation, accommodating more than 100,000 patient visits annually. It also reinforces VCU’s role as the largest provider of dental care to Medicaid recipients in the state. Located on the current Larrick Student Center site, the building will sit at the heart of VCU’s health sciences campus, linking academic, clinical and community services. Key features include a U-shaped layout integrating academic offices, clinics for predoctoral and graduate programs, and advanced educational labs. The design includes green spaces such as a student courtyard, a community garden and a main-floor café, open to the wider university. Five multipurpose classrooms will serve both academic and community uses. As of October 17, 2025, the schematic design will be used to request construction funds in Virginia’s next biennial budget, which will be considered by the General Assembly in early 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2027, with completion anticipated by the end of 2029. Design firms identified.