Bucks+
Adding value to your future
Find and participate in virtual activities happening throughout Bucks County & beyond. Earn points for activities, attendance, and accomplishments at varying levels.
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Bucks+ is powered by Suitable, an app and website that helps you track your progress through the program. You will use the app to check-in at virtual events and once in-person events resume, you can use the built-in QR code reader. Any time you participate and/or scan into an event, your attendance is recorded and points are added to your account. In some cases, you might have to complete a task before you see your points added to your account. You can check your Suitable account to see your total points, view the leaderboard & upcoming events.
1. Download the app2. Use your "@live.bucks.edu" email
3. Press continue and login
- Enable Push Notifications
- Enable access to the camera*
- Scan the QR code to earn points!
*Camera required to scan QR codes.
Upcoming Events
Full details available on the app
Basic Skills tests for Education majors
March 23, 2022, 8 a.m. - Aug. 31, 2022, 5 p.m.
To TRANSFER (not to graduate)Education majors need to demonstrate competence in Reading, Writing, and Math. How do you do that? Watch this video to find out. Submit one paragraph explaining what you need to do, why, and how you will do it.
Mid-Term Grades
May 23, 2022, 8 a.m. - May 31, 2023, 5 p.m.
Submit a screenshot of your Mid-term grades for this semester to earn 10 Bucks+ points.
Philadelphia Regional Entrepreneurship Education Consortium - Temple University
July 11, 2022, 8 a.m. - June 1, 2023, 8 a.m.
Listen to a playlist with the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute on YouTube with Temple University. Submit a reflection on what you learned.
Philadelphia Regional Entrepreneurship Education Consortium - West Chester University
July 11, 2022, 8 a.m. - June 1, 2023, 8 a.m.
Listen to the playlist for the Cottrell Center on YouTube for West Chester University. Submit a reflection on what you learned.
Philadelphia Regional Entrepreneurship Education Consortium - Swathmore College
July 11, 2022, 8 a.m. - June 1, 2023, 8 a.m.
Listen to Celebrating 10 years of Swattank on YouTube with Swathmore College. Submit a reflection on what you learned.
Earn 50 points during New Student Orientation
Aug. 10, 2022, midnight - Aug. 23, 2022, 11:59 p.m.
Earn 50 points during New Student Orientation
Earn 100 points between New Student Orientation and Welcome Week
Aug. 10, 2022, midnight - Sept. 2, 2022, 11:59 p.m.
Earn 100 points between New Student Orientation and Welcome Week
Evaluation
Aug. 10, 2022, 9 a.m. - Aug. 17, 2022, 11:59 p.m.
Please let us know how today went! We want to hear from you! Submit your evaluation to get all of the points at New Student Orientation.
Evaluation
Aug. 11, 2022, 9 a.m. - Aug. 18, 2022, 11:59 p.m.
Please let us know how today went! We want to hear from you! Submit your evaluation to get all of the points at New Student Orientation.
Earn 50 points during Welcome Week
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight - Sept. 2, 2022, 11:59 p.m.
Earn 50 points during Welcome Week
Meditation Mondays
Aug. 29, 2022, 9 a.m. - Aug. 29, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Sept. 5, 2022, 9 a.m. - Sept. 5, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Sept. 12, 2022, 9 a.m. - Sept. 12, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY at Heritage Conservancy on Sat., Sept. 24, 2022 from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm.
Sept. 16, 2022, 9 a.m. - Sept. 24, 2022, 11:45 p.m.
Join Heritage Conservancy, and our partners The Nature Conservancy and DCNR, on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 10 AM to 1 PM to help clean Bristol Marsh, an important freshwater tidal marsh, in honor of National Public Lands Day. Volunteers can choose to join crews removing trash from the marsh banks and trails, or join DCNR guides with kayaks for a cleanup of the river and marsh. The more trash we collect, the less trash will get washed into our waterways!
Location: Bristol Marsh Nature Preserve
Parking: 1 Canals End Road, Bristol, PA 19007
Cost: Free
This event is free of charge and limited to the first 50 participants.
For questions or more information, please email Melissa Lee at mlee@heritageconservancy.org
Please submit a photo of you volunteering. you may submit your photo by 11:30 pm on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
Meditation Mondays
Sept. 19, 2022, 9 a.m. - Sept. 19, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Sept. 26, 2022, 9 a.m. - Sept. 26, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Oct. 3, 2022, 9 a.m. - Oct. 3, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Oct. 10, 2022, 9 a.m. - Oct. 10, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Oct. 17, 2022, 9 a.m. - Oct. 17, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Oct. 24, 2022, 9 a.m. - Oct. 24, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Oct. 31, 2022, 9 a.m. - Oct. 31, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Nov. 7, 2022, 9 a.m. - Nov. 7, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Nov. 14, 2022, 9 a.m. - Nov. 14, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Meditation Mondays
Nov. 21, 2022, 9 a.m. - Nov. 21, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Intramurals: Pickle Ball
Nov. 24, 2022, 6 p.m. - Nov. 24, 2022, 8 p.m.
Pickleball individual games for a student and faculty league
Meditation Mondays
Nov. 28, 2022, 9 a.m. - Nov. 28, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Giving Tuesday @ UBC
Nov. 28, 2022, 11 a.m. - Nov. 28, 2022, 11 p.m.
Join us as we give back to our local community. Activity and community partner TBD.
Chair Massage
Nov. 28, 2022, 2 p.m. - Nov. 28, 2022, 5 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing 10 minute massage.
Comfort Dogs
Nov. 28, 2022, 2 p.m. - Nov. 28, 2022, 4 p.m.
Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Nor'Wester Therapy Dog organization. Our happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your exams with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!
Giving Tuesday/ Food Pantry Collection
Nov. 29, 2022, 11 a.m. - Nov. 29, 2022, 7 p.m.
Help our community during Giving Tuesday by contributing to the Bucks Food Pantry. More information about collection will be provided.
Giving Tuesday
Nov. 29, 2022, 1:30 p.m. - Nov. 29, 2022, 5 p.m.
Join us as we give back to our local community. Activity and community partner TBD.
Comfort Dogs
Nov. 29, 2022, 2 p.m. - Nov. 29, 2022, 4 p.m.
Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Angels on a Leash Therapy Dog organization. Our happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your exams with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!
Chair Massage
Nov. 29, 2022, 2 p.m. - Nov. 29, 2022, 4 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing 10 minute massage.
Talk About it Tuesday w/ Vicki
Nov. 29, 2022, 3 p.m. - Nov. 29, 2022, 4 p.m.
Join us to discuss a current counseling topic. Topic: Coping with social anxiety. Earn Bucks+ points.
Holiday movie madness
Nov. 30, 2022, 11 a.m. - Nov. 30, 2022, 11 p.m.
Join us in the Student Commons for holiday movies all day. Enjoy cookies and cocoa.
Holiday Village
Nov. 30, 2022, 2 p.m. - Nov. 30, 2022, 5 p.m.
Make some holiday memories at Bucks and experience our Holiday Village filled with activities, arts & crafts, lights, decorations, holiday music, and more! "Yule" love it!
Comfort Dogs
Nov. 30, 2022, 2 p.m. - Nov. 30, 2022, 4 p.m.
Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Nor'Wester Therapy Dog organization. Our happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your exams with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!
Chair Massage
Nov. 30, 2022, 2 p.m. - Nov. 30, 2022, 4 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing 10 minute massage.
Stitch-In (every Wednesday)
Nov. 30, 2022, 3 p.m. - Nov. 30, 2022, 4 p.m.
Drop-in for Stitch-in! All types of stitching and crafts welcome.
Game Night in the Daylight (ASC, Library, Media Lab)
Nov. 30, 2022, 3:15 p.m. - Nov. 30, 2022, 4:15 p.m.
Educational and fun activities to help you prepare for Finals!
Crafternoon - Holiday Theme
Nov. 30, 2022, 3:30 p.m. - Nov. 30, 2022, 5 p.m.
Create and paint holiday ornaments and festive crafts that can be displayed in your home throughout the season!
College Basics for Adult Learners
Nov. 30, 2022, 8:30 p.m. - Nov. 30, 2022, 10 p.m.
Learn about the admissions process, applying for financial aid, and understanding your program requirements.
Comfort Dogs
Dec. 1, 2022, 2 p.m. - Dec. 1, 2022, 4 p.m.
Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Roxy Therapy Dog organization. Our happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your exams with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!
Holiday Village
Dec. 1, 2022, 2 p.m. - Dec. 1, 2022, 5 p.m.
Make some holiday memories at Bucks and experience our Holiday Village filled with activities, arts & crafts, lights, decorations, holiday music, and more! "Yule" love it!
Crafternoon - Holiday Theme
Dec. 1, 2022, 3:30 p.m. - Dec. 1, 2022, 5 p.m.
Create and paint holiday ornaments and festive crafts that can be displayed in your home throughout the season!
Habitat for Humanity - Meeting
Dec. 1, 2022, 3:30 p.m. - Dec. 1, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
H4H Club Meeting - Open to New and Current Members
Student Research Conference Fall 2022
Dec. 2, 2022, noon - Dec. 2, 2022, 4:15 p.m.
Student Research Conference Fall 2022
Intramurals: Volleyball Open
Dec. 2, 2022, 6 p.m. - Dec. 2, 2022, 8 p.m.
Volleyball Pickup games in combination with club team
Meditation Mondays
Dec. 5, 2022, 9 a.m. - Dec. 5, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
Breakfast with Brutus
Dec. 5, 2022, noon - Dec. 5, 2022, 2 p.m.
Enjoy a holiday-themed breakfast with Brutus before the break! All are welcome.
Comfort Dogs
Dec. 5, 2022, 2 p.m. - Dec. 5, 2022, 4 p.m.
Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Roxy Therapy Dog organization. Our happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your exams with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!
LOAN COUNSELING
Dec. 5, 2022, 3:30 p.m. - Dec. 5, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
Find out important information about your student loans, repayment processes, deferment processes, and servicer information. What you need to do if you are transferring, leaving, or stopping out for a semester.
Drop in Advising (Questions for Students, Parents, and the Community
Dec. 5, 2022, 5 p.m. - Dec. 5, 2022, 10 p.m.
Have a question or concern about your academic plans, future educational options, or general college concern? Join us on zoom and speak with a Professional Advisor!
Comfort Dogs Welcome you to Bucks!
Dec. 6, 2022, 1 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2022, 3 p.m.
Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Angels on a Leash Therapy Dog organization. Our happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your first day on campus with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!
Holiday Celebration/Winter Fest
Dec. 6, 2022, 1:30 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2022, 5 p.m.
Holiday Party! Music, activities, food, prizes!
Comfort Dogs
Dec. 6, 2022, 2 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2022, 4 p.m.
Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Nor'Wester Therapy Dog organization. Our happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your exams with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!
Winterfest
Dec. 6, 2022, 2 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2022, 4 p.m.
Holiday Party @ UBC! Music, crafts, ugly sweater/holiday sweater contest.
Talk About it Tuesday w/ Vicki
Dec. 6, 2022, 3 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2022, 4 p.m.
Join us to discuss a current counseling topic. Topic: The Final Countdown! Earn Bucks+ points.
SPA Club Meeting
Dec. 6, 2022, 3 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2022, 4 p.m.
Students Planning Activities club meeting. Open to new and current members! Bring your great ideas!
Crafternoon - Winter Theme
Dec. 6, 2022, 3:30 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2022, 5 p.m.
Create crafts that can be displayed in your home throughout the season!
LOAN COUNSELING
Dec. 6, 2022, 3:30 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
Find out important information about your student loans, repayment processes, deferment processes, and servicer information. What you need to do if you are transferring, leaving, or stopping out for a semester.
Game Night in the Daylight
Dec. 6, 2022, 3:30 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
Educational and fun activities to help you prepare for Finals!
Game Night in the Daylight (Library, Media Lab, ASC)
Dec. 6, 2022, 3:30 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
Game Night in the Daylight (Library, Media Lab, ASC)
De-stress Breakfast
Dec. 7, 2022, 1 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
Breakfast of Champions, along with some tips and tricks to prep for finals!
Holiday Celebration/Winter Fest
Dec. 7, 2022, 1:30 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2022, 5 p.m.
Holiday Party! Music, activities, food and prizes!
De-Stress Fest: Stress Management for Finals
Dec. 7, 2022, 1:30 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2022, 4 p.m.
Feeling overwhelmed just thinking about your finals? Stop by to pick up a quick guide to "Rocking Your Finals." QR code for Bucks+ points.
Comfort Dogs
Dec. 7, 2022, 2 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2022, 4 p.m.
Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Nor'Wester Therapy Dog organization. Our happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your exams with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!
Stitch-In (every Wednesday)
Dec. 7, 2022, 3 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2022, 4 p.m.
Drop-in for Stitch-in! All types of stitching and crafts welcome.
Stress and Finals info table
Dec. 7, 2022, 3 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2022, 4 p.m.
Get info to make the most out of the end of the semester!
End of Semester Internship Experience Presentations
Dec. 7, 2022, 4 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
Share your CJ internship experiences or learn more about this opportunity from students completing this semester.
Fireside Social
Dec. 8, 2022, 2 p.m. - Dec. 8, 2022, 5 p.m.
Enjoy a late fall day with friends around a fire! Make s'mores, make new friends, and make it a great day!
Ugly Sweater Contest
Dec. 8, 2022, 2 p.m. - Dec. 8, 2022, 5 p.m.
Tis the season to rock your ugly holiday sweaters! Stop by for some music, treats, hot chocolate...and wear your holiday worst for a chance to win prizes! We'll take your picture and winners will be announced at the end of the day. All students and staff are encouraged to participate!
Comfort Dogs
Dec. 8, 2022, 2 p.m. - Dec. 8, 2022, 4 p.m.
Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Roxy Therapy Dog organization. Our happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your exams with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!
Stress and Finals info table
Dec. 8, 2022, 3 p.m. - Dec. 8, 2022, 4 p.m.
Get info to make the most out of the end of the semester!
My Bucks Journey-Alumni speak about their time at Bucks and give advice to students.
Dec. 8, 2022, 7 p.m. - Dec. 8, 2022, 8 p.m.
Alumni will talk about their college experience: picking a major, making connections, joining clubs, transferring, etc. Q & A session. Earn 10 Bucks+ points for attending this event!
Fall Virtual "My Bucks Journey" Alumni panel event for students
Dec. 8, 2022, 10 p.m. - Dec. 8, 2022, 11 p.m.
Join our Zoom to hear alumnus Bill Sarr'99 talk about his Bucks Journey! Students will receive 10 Bucks+ points for attending!
Chamber of Commerce Keynote
Dec. 9, 2022, 11 a.m. - Dec. 9, 2022, 1 p.m.
Breakfast with the LB Chamber of Commerce
Meditation Mondays
Dec. 12, 2022, 9 a.m. - Dec. 12, 2022, 9 p.m.
Join Professor Marianne Kepler for a variety of relaxing sessions.
What is Bucks+?
Bucks+ is a co-curricular engagement program designed to help you find and participate in activities happening virtually, on-campus, throughout Bucks County, and beyond! Students earn points for activities, event attendance, and accomplishments at varying levels. The program focuses on competency areas employers are looking for: Community Engagement, Financial Literacy, Global Awareness, Personal/Professional Development and Bucks Pride. Students track their progress and share their accolades with peers, advisors, and employers using Suitable, an impact measurement tool for academic institutions.
Why Bucks+?
Bucks+ was originally adopted by the Business + Innovation Department and is modeled after Temple University’s recently developed Fox Leadership Development Program (FLDP). Suitable will transfer the applicable points from our Suitable system to Temple’s when students transfer. For Business Administration students, it’s 500 points and for all others it will be the points earned within the Career Starter badge that will transfer. This program is a graduation requirement for Temple's Business School. Students must earn 1000 points (250 points per year) by attending or participating in extra-curricular/co-curricular events designed to enhance student skills in...
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Bucks Pride
Bucks Pride is all about fun and social interaction. Find opportunities that enable you to make connections with fellow students, student organizations, student leaders, and the Bucks County Community College staff. Explore your interests, learn a new skill, or just blow off a little steam after your classes.
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Personal & Professional Development
Personal development means growing in areas that will help you to be your best self. This means learning physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, financial, career and relationship skills that will serve you your entire life. Professional development means growing different areas of yourself that will help you be a better employee. What will help you in your personal growth will certainly also carry over to your professional life.
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Financial Literacy
Financial literacy opportunities give you the chance to gain an understanding of various financial areas including topics related to managing personal finance, money, borrowing, and investing.
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Global & Cultural Awareness
Global and Cultural Awareness opportunities will help you develop the ability to understand, respect and work well with people from diverse cultures in our interconnected world. The idea behind global awareness is to create global citizens who are open to those raised in different countries, cultures and religious settings.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement opportunities encourage students to engage with community and civic society. Working in collaboration with community organizations enables development of the ability to work well with others, and build transferable skills such as leadership and communication. These are real opportunities to test knowledge, skills, and attributes, including problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
Are those the same competencies in Bucks+?
YES! Earn your points here through Bucks+ and transfer them to Temple along with your academic credits!
Not transferring? Employers look not only for academic excellence but also initiative. A 2016 survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers showed that being involved in extracurricular activities had more influence on hiring decisions than a student's GPA. Research by Gallup also shows that students involved in extracurricular activities are 60% more likely to feel prepared for life after college. Participating in Bucks+ will showcase your dedication to the continued development of skills in the four competency areas. Earn a digital badge in Leadership and/or Community Engagement and display them on your Linked In profile for even more benefit!
Questions about Bucks+?
Contact us at bp@bucks.edu