Testing

Office of Testing Services

The Office of Testing Services offers academic placement testing assessments for English and Mathematics to new students intending to enroll at Bergen Community College.

Step #1 – Check for Waiver

  • Prior to taking the placement test assessments, please review our testing waiver policy accessible at https://bergen.edu/testing/placement-test-waiver-information
    You may not need to take the placement test assessments at all.
  • Waiver results will be sent to the student’s email address on file and the student’s academic records will be updated accordingly, when applicable.
  • To request a waiver,  use the form below

Placement Test Waiver Request Form

  • Note to Guidance Counselors, Testing Center Staff, and other School Officials
    1. Please have the students upload the actual waiver request, along with their supporting documents.
    2. The status of the student’s waiver request goes directly back to the student’s email address on file.

Step #2 – Placement Testing

Students that do not qualify for a waiver are required to take either the Directed Self Placement or ALP/ESL English test and the Mathematics placement test.

In-Person Testing

  • In person testing is available, on a walk-in basis.
  • There is no fee.
  • Bring a valid physical photo ID with you.
  • Location: To take an in-person test assessments,  report to the One Stop Center, Room OS-102, Pitkin Building (1st floor), at the College’s main campus in Paramus, NJ.
  • Schedule:
    • Monday through Thursday,  8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    • Note: Schedule subject to change. If you wish to meet with an Academic Advisor/Counselor on the same day, it is best to come/check-in by 2:00 p.m.
  • Contact for alternative placement/assessment options: you can also email us at [email protected]

Take the Scheduled Test

  • Placement test assessments results will be posted to your student academic records account.
  • You should be able to view the results or placement status through the Bergen Portal/Self Service
    (Hint: Once logged on my.bergen.edu portal, follow Plan and Schedule > Academics > Test Summary menu options).

After Testing – Meet with an Academic Advisor

  • You will be able to work with Academic Advising once the placement testing has been satisfied.
  • To meet with an academic counselor or advisor for help with selecting classes, feel free to visit the New Student Advising Web page for details.
  • Notes: For the next steps to complete your enrollment, refer to the New Student Checklist.

Contact Information

For questions, further information, or in-person assistance contact:

Office of Testing Services
Location: One Stop Center, Room OS-102, Pitkin Education Center (1st Floor)
Phone: (201) 447-7203
Email: [email protected]