Placement Testing Schedule
Bucks County Community College offers placement testing remotely and in person. Students can test in person during the department’s open hours or remotely on their own schedule. If testing remotely, a webcam, microphone, and desktop or laptop computer are required for testing. If you do not meet these technical requirements or if you only have access to a tablet or mobile device, you must test in person in the Testing Center. Students must first apply to the College. Instructions for testing will be sent in their acceptance letter.
In-person testing is available in Newtown on a walk-in basis. Please view the schedule below.
**If English is your second language, you must complete the Language Use, Reading Skills, and Writing tests in person at our Testing Center. Please refer to the schedule for available hours.**
Please review information for prerequisite approval via transcripts from another college for guest and transfer students.
If you have any questions regarding the placement tests you are required to take, testing waivers, or the next steps in the enrollment process, email info@bucks.edu.
If you have questions regarding the tests themselves, please contact the Testing Center directly at testing@bucks.edu or 215-968-8466.
In-Person Testing
In-person Placement (Assessment) Testing is available on a walk-in basis only at the Newtown Campus. Review the testing schedule before you visit campus. Bring photo identification and have your Bucks Student ID Number available. You will not be able to test without these items. Your ID Number is sent to you within your Bucks acceptance letter.
We recommend that you budget about one hour per test, plus time to sign in. If you need to complete all three tests, we recommend that you arrive about 3.5 hours before close.
Placement Testing Schedule
December 2025-May 2026
Completing all three tests takes between 2.5-3 hours.
| Day | Time | Location | Schedule Adjustments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Rollins Center, Rm 100 |
Closed 12/29, 1/19, 5/25 |
| Tuesdays | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Rollins Center, Rm 100 | Closed 12/30 |
| Wednesdays | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Rollins Center, Rm 100 |
Closes at 4pm 11/26, 3/18 Closed 12/24, 12/31 |
| Thursdays | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Rollins Center, Rm 100 | Closed 11/27, 12/25, 1/1 |
| Fridays | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Rollins Center, Rm 100 | Closed 11/28, 12/26, 1/2 |
Chemistry Placement Testing
The Chemistry Placement Test is only required to take CHEM121. A calculator and a copy of the Periodic Table are provided by the Test Center. A valid government-issued photo ID and a Bucks student number are required to test. After testing, students should check their Workday account for their test results.
For questions, contact Emily Totman at emily.totman@bucks.edu.
American English as a Second Language (AESL)
Available at all Placement Testing locations and times shown above. However, American English as a Second Language (AESL) students must contact aeslcoordinator@bucks.edu for more information on placement testing options, advising, and registration.
AESL Placement Testing includes tests in Reading, Writing, and Grammar, followed by an oral interview. Testing takes 2.5 to 3 hours. A photo ID and a Bucks Student ID Number are required to test. After testing, AESL students must contact the AESL Coordinator at aeslcoordinator@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8018, to review test results and for information on advising and registering for classes.