The Testing Center will be open for testing as scheduled if the College is open.
Only Pennsylvania residents may take the GED in Pennsylvania. You must present proof of residence (such as a driver's license or utility bill). All test takers must know their social security number and must present a form of government issued photo identification (example: a drivers license or non-driver's identification card).
Please review the full listing of GED policies and requirements. Use the link for "GED Testing Policies" on the left.
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AS OF JULY 2009, EVERYONE MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE GED AT BUCKS.
Both individuals taking the GED for the first time as well as those re-taking one or more of the GED Subject Tests must have an appointment to test.
To make an appointment to take the GED: call 215-968-8466.
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AS OF JANUARY 2010 THE GED TESTING FEE MUST BE PAID IN CASH OR BY MONEY ORDER (made payable to BCCC). CHECKS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
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Registration is completed as the first scheduled session. If you are retaking one of the GED tests, you do not need to complete Registration again. Individuals only need to register once. However, you must have taken all five Subject Tests at least once before you are permitted to retake any one of them.
The complete GED is offered monthly at both the Main Campus in Newtown and at the Lower Bucks Campus (LBC) in Bristol. Testing sessions are held over a two-day period, on a Monday and Tuesday, with individual Subject Tests scheduled in the morning and afternoon. All five GED Subject Tests are offered at each of the monthly two day sessions.
The schedule of test dates and the start times for each Subject Test are listed below.
A Visitor's Parking Permit is required on the Newtown campus. Stop at the Security Office to receive a Visitor's Parking Permit at no cost. Driving directions to the campuses in Newtown and Bristol can be accessed under "Quick Links" on the Bucks web site, at http://www.bucks.edu
| January | 4 - 5 | Mon - Tue | Lower Bucks Campus (in Bristol) |
| January | 11 - 12 | Mon - Tue | Main Campus (in Newtown) |
| February | 8 - 9 | Mon - Tue | Lower Bucks Campus (in Bristol) |
| February | 15 - 16 | Mon - Tue | Main Campus (in Newtown) |
| March | 8 - 9 | Mon - Tue | Lower Bucks Campus (in Bristol) |
| March | 15 - 16 | Mon - Tue | Main Campus (in Newtown) |
| April | 12 - 13 | Mon - Tue | Lower Bucks Campus (in Bristol) |
| April | 19 - 20 | Mon - Tue | Main Campus (in Newtown) |
| May | 10 - 11 | Mon - Tue | Lower Bucks Campus (in Bristol) |
| May | 17 - 18 | Mon - Tue | Main Campus (in Newtown) |
| June | 14 - 15 | Mon - Tue | Lower Bucks Campus (in Bristol) |
| June | 21 - 22 | Mon - Tue | Main Campus (in Newtown) |
| July | 12 - 13 | Mon - Tue | Lower Bucks Campus (in Bristol) |
| July | 19 - 20 | Mon - Tue | Main Campus (in Newtown) |
| August | 9 - 10 | Mon - Tue | Lower Bucks Campus (in Bristol) |
| August | 16 - 17 | Mon - Tue | Main Campus (in Newtown) |
NOTE: Please plan to arrive thirty minutes before the scheduled start for each session below. You may not be admitted if you arrive late.
GED Exam Session Schedule (for both Newtown and Bristol)
| Day 1 - Monday | Day 2 - Tuesday |
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| 9:00 a.m. - Registration | 9:00 a.m. - Science |
| 10:15 a.m. - Math | 10:30 a.m. - Reading |
| 1:00 p.m. - Writing | 12:15 p.m. - Social Studies |
The fee for the Full GED (5-Subject Test Battery) is $65, (cash or MO made out to BCCC). The fee for retaking the GED is $13 per Subject Test being taken.
Report for Registration on the first day of scheduled testing. You do not need to re-register to retake any GED Subject Test. All session start times are strictly enforced. You may not be admitted if you arrive late for any scheduled testing session.
Testing Location Addresses:
Bucks County Community College (Newtown Campus)
275 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 18940
Rollins Center: Room 118Bucks County Community College (Lower Bucks Campus)
1304 Veterns Highway
Bristol, Pa 19007
Room Number will be Posted in the Lobby
For GED Inquiries:
Call: (215) 968-8466
Email: testing@bucks.edu