Hours below include when the Testing Center closes. Please adjust your arrival to ensure test completion by closing time.
Fall 2024 Testing Schedule
Altered Schedule: July 30-August 23:
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Altered Schedule: September 2 (Labor Day): 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
August 26 – November 22
Monday and Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 2-13
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 pm.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Altered Schedule: December 16 – 20
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday (OPEN During Dates Below): 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- September 7 and 21
- October 5, 12, and 19
- November 2 and 16
- December 7 and 14
Please note the Testing Center will be closed on the following dates:
- November 25-29
- December 23- January 1, 2025
Altered Schedule: January 2 – January 17
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please note the Testing Center will be closed January 20.
Spring 2025 Testing Schedule
January 21 – May 12
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Altered Schedule: March 17 – 21 (Spring Break): 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday (OPEN During Dates Below): 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- January 25
- February 8 and 22
- March 8 and 29
- April 5 and 26
- May 3, 10, and 31
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 Decision | Traditional Admission Decision | |
| Kaplan Test Opens | December 1, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
| Kaplan Test Closes | January 31, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. | April 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. |
LPN to RN Bridge Program
| Early Admission Decision | Traditional Admission Decision | |
| Kaplan Test Opens | December 1, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
| Kaplan Test Closes | January 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