The
College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) is an achievement test
measuring communication and computation skills. The CLAST requirement
is prescribed by Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules
(Rule 6A-10.0316). Since August 1, 1984, Florida's public institutions
have required passing scores on all four CLAST subtests for the
awarding of an Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree, and for
admission of all degree-seeking students to upper-level status in
Florida's state universities. However, students who have satisfied
CLAST standards on three subtests are required to pass the fourth
subtest by the time they earn 36 upper-level credit hours.
Students failing any part of the CLAST must retake that section
each time CLAST is offered. Students who fail any part of the CLAST
are encouraged to enroll in a developmental credit course(s) or
college credit course(s) related to the failed subject area each
semester until the CLAST is passed. Under extraordinary circumstances,
CLAST waivers may be considered.
Students may take CLAST only after completing 18 hours of credit
applicable to a degree. Currently-enrolled, degree seeking students
must take this test upon completion of 45 credit hours unless they
have received an exemption. CLAST must be satisfied before senior-level
status is obtained. Students who received an A.A. degree prior to
September 1, 1982, and who were admitted to upper-level status at
a Florida State University System institution before August 1, 1984,
are exempt from the CLAST. However, students in this category who
were not admitted to an upper-level instructional program at a Florida
State University System institution prior to August 1, 1984, are
required to pass the CLAST as a condition of admission to upper-level
status and receipt of a baccalaureate degree.
Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree are exempt from the
CLAST requirement. Student scores become a part of the individual
permanent record. For more information on the CLAST, including Fees,
Exemptions, and Waivers, please see the Undergraduate
Catalog, Academic Policies and Regulations section.
To schedule a CLAST exam, contact the Office
of Academic Testing. |
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