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Testing Center

Hours below include when the Testing Center closes. Please adjust your arrival to ensure test completion by closing time. Admission to the testing center ends 15 minutes prior to closing.

Summer 2025 Testing Schedule

May 19 – July 28

Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday (OPEN During Dates Below):

  • May 31: limited testing available 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • June 21: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • July 26: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Please note the Testing Center will be closed on the following dates:

  • June 19 (Juneteenth)
  • July 4 (Independence Day)

Testing Services

The Testing Center administers proctored course testing for all schools within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), and non-VCCS schools. We must receive the information from the issuing school 3 business days in advance. Certification exams for outside agencies must be arranged 5 business days in advance and require an appointment.

Fees

No fee for BRCC or VCCS students. Please contact the center about proctoring fees for non-VCCS schools and agencies.

Guidelines

  • Students must provide photo ID. 
  • Students must provide their 7-digit EMPLID (Student ID) number.
  • Cell phones and smart watches are not permitted while testing but are required for online test login.
  • Personal laptops may not be used for testing.
  • Electronic listening devices may not be used while testing, unless required for particular tests.
  • Students may not use personal calculators. Testing center will provide calculators if permitted by instructors.
  • Children not permitted.
  • No food allowed.
  • Drinks must have lids.

Anatomy Placement Test (APT)

The Anatomy Placement test (APT) is available in the BRCC Testing Center and the Waynesboro Outpost. The APT may be taken twice a month.

  • Register for free access to self-study information and test information.
  • BIO 141 (Anatomy and Physiology I) has a prerequisite before enrolling in the course.
    • You will need to either pass an Anatomy Placement Test (APT) with a 70% or earn a “P” in NAS 2 or earn a “C” or higher in BIO 101.
    • If you have already taken BIO 141 and earned “C“ or higher and wish to retake the course, you do not need to take the APT.
    • Students who do not wish to test may choose to enroll directly into NAS 2 or BIO 101 instead of taking the APT.

Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test

Students must set up a Kaplan account in advance of testing.

  • Go to: https://kaptest.com/nclex/partner/blue-ridge-community-college1
  • Follow the enrollment steps to register your account using your @email.vccs.edu address.
  • The Kaplan Nursing Admissions test may be taken once in an application year.
  • It is advised to take the exam once you have completed most/all of BIO 142.
  • You do not need an appointment to take the Kaplan Nursing Admissions test during normal Testing Center hours.
  • You will need your Kaplan log-in information and password in order to test. You will also need a photo id.

Please arrive at least 3 hours before close to allow adequate time for Kaplan registration and testing (during regular semester hours; Monday-Thursday by 4:00 p.m., Friday by 1:30 p.m., and Saturday by 11 am).

The Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test deadlines are as follows:

Traditional Nursing Program

 Early Admission DecisionTraditional Admission Decision
Kaplan Test OpensDecember 1, 2024December 1, 2024
Kaplan Test ClosesJanuary 31, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.April 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

LPN to RN Bridge Program

 Early Admission DecisionTraditional Admission Decision
Kaplan Test OpensDecember 1, 2024December 1, 2024
Kaplan Test ClosesJanuary 31, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.April 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

The Kaplan will not be given between December 21, 2024 and January 2, 2025 to accommodate winter break. Visit https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/nursing/clinical/ for more information about the Kaplan test and BRCC’s Nursing Program.

Placement Testing

English and Math placement testing is only available on a case-by-case basis. Please consult an admissions advisor about the need for these placement tests. Contact info@brcc.edu for additional assistance.

Contact

Testing Center
F115
(540) 453-2250
testingcenter@brcc.edu
CEEB Code #5083