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Comfort Dogs On Campus

Bucks County Community College’s Accessibility Office (TAO) has partnered with the Nor’wester Therapy Dog Organization to offer the Comfort Dogs on Campus Program. Jennifer Osinski, Director TAO, and Deborah Hoelper, Asst. Director TAO, coordinate the program in conjunction with the Nor’wester Therapy Dog and other Organizations at the Campuses. Thanks to the efforts of several faculty members and Tracy Timby, Dean, Business Studies Department, TAO was able to bring the Comfort Dogs on Campus Program to Bucks County Community College's Campuses.

Two pictures with dogs, their handler's and students interacting

The Comfort Dogs on Campus Program takes place at the midpoint and end of the fall and spring semesters on the Newtown, Upper and Lower Bucks Campuses. The events are not only for the students but also for staff and faculty members. This program allows for individual stress reduction as well as for the campus community to come together and enjoy a wonderful community service that is provided by the volunteers of the Nor’wester Therapy Dogs, ROXY Therapy Dogs and Angels on a Leash Organizations.

For your safety and the safety of others, all participants must always follow the instructions of the handlers. Failure to do so may lead to you being asked to leave the event. Thank you for your cooperation!

Therapy Dog Sign

Dog with the Bucks Logo on Paw

Dog Therapy Arrivals!

Make some time to chill out with therapy dogs from the Nor’wester Therapy Dogs, ROXY Therapy Dogs and Angels on a Leash Organizations. These happy pups will lower your stress and send you into your exams with a positive attitude and a smile on your face!

Days dogs are on Newtown Campus
Newtown Campus Spring 2025 Semester: Midterms
Location	Day	Time
Open Area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center	Monday, March 3rd	11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open Area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center	Wednesday, March 5th	11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open Area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center	Tuesday, March 11th	11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open Area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center	Thursday, March 13th	11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Days dogs are on Newtown Campus
Spring 2025 Semester: Finals
Location	Day	Time
Open Area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center	Tuesday, April 15th	11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open Area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center	Thursday, April 17th	11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open Area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center	Monday, April 21st	11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open Area Next to the Gallagher Room in the Rollins Center	Wednesday, April 23rd	11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Days dogs are on Upper Bucks Campus
Upper Bucks Spring 2025 Semester
Location	Day	Time
The Upper Bucks Campus The North Building, First Floor	Thursday, March 6th	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Upper Bucks Campus The North Building, First Floor	Wednesday, March 12th	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Upper Bucks Campus The North Building, First Floor	Wednesday, April 16th	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Upper Bucks Campus The North Building, First Floor	Thursday, April 17th	11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Days dogs are on Lower Bucks Campus
Lower Bucks Spring 2025 Semester
Location	Day	Time
The Commons	Monday, March 3rd	11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Commons	Tuesday, March 4th	11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Commons	Monday, April 14th	11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Commons	Tuesday, April 15th	11:00 am - 1:00 pm

To learn more about the Therapy Dog Organizations and the Comfort Dogs on Campus Program‌:

Please visit Nor’wester Therapy Dogs

Norwester Therapy Dogs Outside Flyer‌‌

Norwester Therapy Dogs Inside Flyer

R‌OXY Therapy Dogs

A‌ngels on a Leash