Interview day

What can you expect on interview day at VCU School of Dentistry? This webpage will answer all of your questions and MORE! Interview days typically begin around 8:30 a.m. and conclude around 4:00 p.m. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. During your time at the school you will have the opportunity to:

Tour the school (wear shoes you are comfortable walking in)
Eat lunch with current dental students
Learn about the curriculum
Learn about the financial aid process
Carve a tooth out of wax
Participate in a 30 minute interview (2 faculty and 1 candidate)
Writing sample activity

Feel free to bring samples of any psychomotor activities with you to the interview. These may include, but are not limited to, paintings, small carvings, or short videos of yourself playing a musical instrument. Your attire should reflect the professional nature of this interview. Candidates will receive further communication via email as their interview date approaches.

How to get to VCU School of Dentistry

You may park in the 8th Street Parking Deck located at 659 North 8th Street for $17 per day. You may wish to use Uber or Lyft services once you arrive in Richmond, both are readily available.

Where to stay

Downtown Richmond offers a wide variety of lodging locations. Make sure to ask if the hotel offers a VCU visitor rate and if they have a shuttle to and from the School of Dentistry for your convenience!

Downtown Richmond Hotels