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Comfort Dogs On Campus

‌Bucks County Community College’s Accessibility Office (TAO) has partnered with the Nor’wester Therapy Dog Organization to offer the Comfort Dogs on Campus Program. Jennifer Osinski, Director TAO, and Deborah Hoelper, Asst. Director TAO, coordinate the program in conjunction with the Nor’wester Therapy Dog and other Organizations at the Campuses. Thanks to the efforts of several faculty members and Tracy Timby, Dean, Business Studies Department, TAO was able to bring the Comfort Dogs on Campus Program to Bucks County Community College's Campuses.

Two pictures with dogs, their handler's and students interacting

The Comfort Dogs on Campus Program takes place at the midpoint and end of the fall and spring semesters on the Newtown, Upper and Lower Bucks Campuses. The events are not only for the students but also for staff and faculty members. This program allows for individual stress reduction as well as for the campus community to come together and enjoy a wonderful community service that is provided by the volunteers of the Nor’wester Therapy Dogs, ROXY Therapy Dogs and Angels on a Leash Organizations.

For your safety and the safety of others, all participants must always follow the instructions of the handlers. Failure to do so may lead to you being asked to leave the event. Thank you for your cooperation!

Therapy Dog Sign

Dog with the Bucks Logo on Paw

Dog Therapy Arrivals!

Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Nor’wester Therapy Dogs, ROXY Therapy Dogs and Angels on a Leash Organizations. These happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your exams with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!

2023 Schedule

Newtown Campus

Midterms

Day	Time	Location
Monday, February 27th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Open area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center
Wednesday, March 1st	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Open area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center
Tuesday, March 7th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Open area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center
Thursday, March 9th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Open area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center

Finals

Day	Time	Location
Monday, April 17th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Open area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center
Wednesday, April 19th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Open area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center
Tuesday, April 25th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Open area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center
Thursday, April 27th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Open area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center

Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus Lower Bucks Therapy Dogs

Midterms

Day	Time	Location
Monday, March 6th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	The Commons
Tuesday, March 7th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	The Commons

Finals

Day	Time	Location
Monday, April 24th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	The Commons
Tuesday, April 25th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	The Commons

Upper Bucks Therapy Dogs

Midterm

Day	Time	Location
Wednesday, March 1st	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	The North Building, First Floor
Thursday, March 9th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	The North Building, First Floor

Finals

Day	Time	Location
Thursday, April 20th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	The North Building, First Floor
Wednesday, April 26th	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	The North Building, First Floor

To learn more about the Therapy Dog Organizations and the Comfort Dogs on Campus Program‌:

Please visit Nor’wester Therapy Dogs

Norwester Therapy Dogs Outside Flyer‌‌

Norwester Therapy Dogs Inside Flyer

R‌OXY Therapy Dogs

A‌ngels on a Leash