Woodbridge, Va. –– Northern Virginia Community College will add another building to its Woodbridge campus.
A groundbreaking for the new 84,000 square-foot building will be held at 10 a.m. March 18.
Plans for the new center boast eight computer laboratories, a new 160-seat lecture hall, a new black box theater with 215 seats, new science labs, photography rooms, 12 study rooms, offices and a new cafeteria.
The campuses 7,350 square-foot library will also move into the new building.
“Everyone at the Woodbridge Campus extends great appreciation to the Commonwealth of Virginia and members of the General Assembly for recognizing the need for the new building,” said Campus Provost Sam Hill said. “We are serving more students every year and are desperate for additional space to accommodate all the people who need us.”
The new building is expected to open in August 2012.
The campus already has three buildings, including a standalone bookstore and heating and air conditioning trade education center.
