Admissions Policy

As an open admissions institution, Butler County Community College (BC3) is committed to serve all who may benefit from its academic programs. As such, the College does not require standardized pre-admission testing such as the ACT or SAT. Placement testing to determine appropriate levels of English and/or mathematics may be required. However, if a student provides proof of ACT or SAT scores within the last 5 years that meet or exceed prescribed cut-offs or appropriate transfer credit, it may exempt them from placement testing. Visit bc3.edu/placement-testing to learn more.

Enrollment at BC3 is open to:

• All high school graduates

• All students who have earned a high school equivalency or Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma (GED® test/HiSET® exam or 30 College Credit Option)

Individuals who have not earned a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma may still apply to the College. Their applications will be evaluated by the Dean of Admissions and College Registrar. If admitted, and after successfully completing 30 college-level credits at BC3, they can petition for a Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma through the State of Pennsylvania. Federal financial aid is only awarded to U.S. citizens and nationals or permanent residents with a high school diploma, high school equivalency diploma, or Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma.