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.
Fall 2025 Testing Schedule
August 25 – December 12
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. (see exceptions below)
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (see exceptions below)
Saturday (OPEN During Dates Below): 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- September 13
- October 4, 11, 18
- November 8
- December 6 & 13
Please note the Testing Center will be closed or on altered hours on the following dates:
- September 1- Testing Center closed, classes meet as scheduled
- September 4- Testing Center closes at 4:30 pm
- September 5- Testing Center closed
- November 24 – November 28- Testing Center closed (Fall Break/Thanksgiving)
Altered Schedule: December 15 -19
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 7 business days in advance and require an appointment.
Testing Fees
Proctor fees must be paid through the cashier’s office in advance of testing. Testers must bring a copy of their receipt to the testing center.
- No fee for BRCC or VCCS students.
- Course exams for non-VCCS schools and agencies = $30.00 each.
- Certification exams for outside agencies (VDOT, real estate schools, etc.) = $40.00 each.
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. 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.
April 11, 2026 – Kaplan Only Testing Day- Must Reserve a Seat
The Kaplan test does not require an appointment. However, we are opening the testing center on Saturday, April 11 for two sessions of Kaplan Admissions testing only. There will be a 9 a.m. start and a 1 p.m. start. These testing spots require you to sign up. A link will be provided in the spring. Kaplan testers are strongly encouraged to sign up for the Kaplan Only Testing Day if they have not taken it before that date.
Deadlines
The Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test deadlines are as follows:
Traditional Nursing Program
| Early Admission Decision | Traditional Admission Decision | |
| Kaplan Test Opens | December 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| Kaplan Test Closes | January 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. | April 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. |
LPN to RN Bridge Program
| LPN to RN Bridge | |
| Kaplan Test Opens | December 1, 2025 |
| Kaplan Test Closes | January 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. |
The Kaplan will not be given between December 22, 2025 and January 5, 2026 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