Health Institute Tower

ABOUT THE PROJECT

MSU Denver is constructing a new 70,000 square foot tower addition to the West Classroom Building. The building will house the majority of the Gina and Frank Day Health Institute program including 10 health-related academic departments that are training students for careers in nursing, nutrition, behavioral health, physical therapy, and social work. 

This will allow MSU Denver to accept more students into in-demand programs like nursing and social work which currently turn away between 45-50% of qualified applicants. It will also provide space for interdisciplinary learning and research as well as offer community-serving clinics. 

Project Impacts & Updates

The South entrance into West Classroom building will be unavailable during construction.

Project Overview

Anticipated construction startNovember 2025
Anticipated construction endMay 2027
Budget$65 million
Funding sourceState of Colorado funding, grants, and donations 
Architect/
Engineer
Smith Group 
Contractor Adolfson & Peterson Construction