The CLAST test is one of three alternatives a student can use to demonstrate mastery of college level competencies required by Florida statutes and rules of the State Board of Education.  In accordance with Rule 6A-10.0311, F.A.C., Section 1008.29, F.S., students may not need to take the CLAST if they do not plan to major in education in the state of Florida.  Students will qualify for an exemption to the CLAST if they meet one of the conditions below:

If you:

• Earn a cumulative 2.5 GPA in ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 you will not need to take the English, reading and essay subtests.
• Earn a cumulative 2.5 GPA in two college-level math courses that satisfy the Gordon Rule (MAC 1105 or higher) you will not need to take the math subtest.
• Have SAT scores of 500 on the verbal or ACT scores of 22 on the reading and 21 on the English you will not need to take the communications sections of the CLAST and if you have SAT scores of 500 on the math or ACT scores of 21 on the math you will not need to take the computation section of the CLAST.

The essay portion of the test is given three times a year on the Gulf Coast campus and students must register before taking the exam.  There is no fee for current students to take the CLAST.  Students must complete the application before the deadline.

The mathematics, sentence skills, and reading portions of the test are given on computer and are available for students on the dates and times listed below. Please contact the testing office in Student Union 60 prior to the test date or by calling 872-3856.   

1:30 pm

1:00 pm