CLAST

College Level Academic Skills Test

Only FAU degree seeking undergraduate students are allowed to register for this test at FAU.

*If you need to take the CLAST immediately, the Computer Adaptive Test is available weekly.  (Only the English Language Skills, Math, and Reading subtests are available on computer.)  Scroll down for CAT-CLAST and register online for the next upcoming test*

For those students who have already registered for the OCT 4, 2008 CLAST, please remember that you MUST bring your admission ticket with you on the day of the test, as well as, 2 forms of valid ID, one of which must be government issued photo-bearing ID.  (Your email confirmation you received after registering for the test is your admission ticket) Your name you registered with must match your valid photo ID. You will report directly to the room listed on your admission ticket. NO LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE ADMITTED. For further information, you may contact the Office of Testing and Evaluation at 561-297-3160.

**IF YOU HAVE BECOME EXEMPT FROM ANY SECTION(s) OF THE TEST SINCE THE TIME YOU REGISTERED, YOU MUST CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO FIND OUT IF YOUR ROOM ASSIGNMENT/ TIME HAS CHANGED**

Following Test Dates are for the paper and pencil version.

ATTENTION STUDENTS!!!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PAPER/PENCIL CLAST

NOTIFICATION TO STUDENTS --  READ CAREFULLY

Effective April 2, 2008, there will be critical changes to the CLAST registration process. It is the student’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the CLAST, its requirements, and the registration process.  Information regarding the CLAST may be found in the FAU Undergraduate Catalog as well as the FAU Testing & Evaluation website (www.fau.edu/testing).

It is no longer required to come into the Testing and Evaluation Office to fill out a CLAST registration card.  Registration is now done strictly online.          

There will now be a $15 sitting fee to retake any subtest(s) of the paper/pencil CLAST.  First time test takers, who have never registered for the paper/pencil CLAST previously, will not be charged a sitting fee.  Registrations will be verified by the office of Testing and Evaluation .  It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they have registered for the correct subtest(s) needed.  Please see your academic advisor or visit the office of Testing & Evaluation if you are not sure of which subtest(s) you require.

CLAST REGISTRATION HOLDS

If you have a CLAST registration TC hold (Scroll Down to see CLAST HOLDS) it will be removed within one (1) business day of registering for the CLAST online.  All other holds (TN, TP, TH) must visit the Testing and Evaluation Department located in the Student Support Services Building (SU), Room 210, to review the status of your hold before registering for the test (Scroll Down to see CLAST HOLDS).   All students MUST know their student “Z” and present a photo id.

If you require an alternate testing day due to an athletic responsibility, religious accommodation or if you are registered with the Office for Students with Disabilities, you must supply the proper documentation to the Testing and Evaluation office at least 5 weeks prior to the test administration.  After registering for the CLAST, please email kdalton@fau.edu or testandeval@fau.edu to inform us of your accommodation and provide your complete name and Z number.  You will receive an email confirmation to your FAU email address from PrepBlast.   Emails received without the required information will not be processed. 

REGISTER NOW

Before you register:

• Read and understand CLAST guidelines above

• WHEN REGISTERING, YOU MUST ENTER YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IN THE FIELD PROVIDED.  Failure to do so may delay or invalidate your registration.

• You must be an FAU student to take the paper/pencil CLAST at FAU.  If you are not, please contact your home institution.  

• Know which subtest(s) you need to register for

• Choose desired testing location

•  ONLY TC HOLDS will be removed within (1) business day.  All other CLAST Holds visit Testing & Evaluation before registering.

• If you become exempt by alternative means, you must notify Testing & Evaluation prior to registering for the CLAST

• IF you have any questions, please contact Testing & Evaluation prior to registering!

• All registrations are final and are non-refundable and non-transferable

You are now ready to proceed. 

**Your email confirmation receipt from PrepBlast is your admission ticket into the test.  IF you require a duplicate receipt please allow 24 hours for processing.**

Register here for the BOCA CAMPUS

Register here for the DAVIE CAMPUS  *Davie campus is paper/pencil only

Register here for the (First time beginning with Essay only) JUPITER CAMPUS
*Jupiter Campus is paper/pencil only

CAT-CLAST
(Computer Adaptive Test) version.

CAT-CLAST offers only Reading, English Language Skills, and Mathematics tests; the Essay is available only during the paper and pencil version. See above paper and pencil dates for available Essay administration dates.

*Note that the Computer Adaptive Test version is offered at the Boca Campus only.

You MUST enter your Social Security Number when registering for the CAT-CLAST.  Failure to do so may delay or invalidate your registration.

Arrive 15 minutes prior to testing time for check in.

No late arrivals will be admitted

Testing dates vary, check registration for available dates!

Registration must be done at least TWO BUSINESS DAYS in advance of the test date.  Register online and see available test dates .  FAU students only may register online.  If you are not an FAU student please contact your home institution. Government issued photo ID required for testing.   Bring the email receipt and a valid photo ID matching the name you used when registering for the test. 

CLAST FAQ

Q.  What is the College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST)?

A.  The CLAST is an achievement test that measures selected communication and mathematics skills adopted by the State Board of Education (SBE). It includes four subtests: Essay, English language skills, Reading and Mathematics. The Mathematics, Reading, and English language skills subtests are multiple-choice. The Essay requires written composition on one of the two provided topics. 

Q.  Is the CLAST a required test ?

A.  Demonstrating attainment of basic college level communication and mathematics skills is required for (1) the award of an associate in arts degree from a community college or state university and (2) admission to upper-division status in a state university or receipt of a baccalaureate degree from a state university.

The CLAST is one measure of students' academic proficiency.  Effective January 1, 1996, s.240.107, F.S, provides alternative ways for students to demonstrate attainment of the required communication and mathematics skills.  For further information about these alternatives, contact the person or office responsible for administering the CLAST at your college or university.

Q.  What are passing scores on the CLAST ?

A.  Passing scores on the CLAST have been established by the State Board of Education as follows:

*In October 1991, the essay scoring scale was revised. A score of 5 on the revised scale is equivalent to a score of 4 on the former scale.

A student is required to present scores which meet the standards that are in effect at the time he or she initially takes the test.  Students should check with local school authorities to determine which passing scores apply to them.

Q.  What happens if the student does not pass all four subtests of the CLAST ?

A.  Students who have not passed all four subtests and who are seeking a baccalaureate degree may be required to pass at least three subtests before they are allowed to earn more than 60 degree credits; they also may be required to pass all four subtests before they are allowed to earn more than 96 degree credit. 

Q.  May students retake the CLAST ?

A.  Students who have not passed a subtest of the CLAST may retake it during any subsequent administration for which they are properly registered.  Students may retake as many subtests as necessary to meet the CLAST requirement.

Students may retake an examination no sooner than the thirty-first (31st) day after any previous administration date, regardless of whether the previous administration was a regular administration, special administration, or a computer-adaptive (CAT) administration.  If a student takes a subtest of the CLAST before the (31st) day, the score(s) will be invalidated, and no score report will be mailed.  Students may not retake any CLAST subtest for which they already have a passing score.

Q.  Where do students register for the CLAST ?

A.  Students must register for the CLAST at an institution that can determine their eligibility to take the test. Normally, this will be the institution in which students are enrolled when they take the test. Registration must be completed by the established deadline; late registration, standby registration, or walk-ins to the test are not permitted. 

Q.  Where is the CLAST administered ?

A.  The CLAST is administered in all community colleges and state universities and in many private institutions in Florida. 

Q.  What is the total testing time for the CLAST ?

A.  The total testing time for the CLAST is approximately five hours, which includes the time required for arrival, instructions, and a break.  The time allotted for each subtest is as follows:

• Essay Subtest - 60 minutes.
• English Language Skills and Reading Subtest - 80 minutes.
• Mathematics Subtest - 90 minutes.
• Retake examines are allowed double time for each subtest.

 Q.  When will test results be mailed ?

A.  Test results will be mailed to students approximately five weeks after the test administration. 

Q.  Are special testing arrangements available for students with disabilities ?

A.  Yes. Adaptations of testing materials, as well as of testing conditions, are made for students with documented physiological impairments or learning disabilities.  It is the responsibility of students who need special testing arrangements to request them when registering for the CLAST. 

Q.  How do students prepare to take the CLAST?

A.  Community colleges and state universities in Florida are required to afford students the opportunity to acquire the skills that are measured in the CLAST as a part of freshman and sophomore courses.

Additionally, each community college and state university has an individual who coordinates all activities involved in the administration of the CLAST. That person in each institution will refer students for help they may need.

Q.  What do students need for the CLAST ?

A.  Students need an admission ticket from the institution, two forms of identification with at least one showing a picture, several soft-leaded pencils with erasers, and ball-point pens with blue or black ink. 

CLAST Hold Infomation

Students who registered to take the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) should be aware that if they were registered to take the paper and pencil test on either (1) the first Saturday of October in the fall semester, (2) the third Saturday in February in the spring semester, or (3) first Saturday in June for summer A or C terms and do not take it as scheduled, they may not be able to advance register for courses for the future semesters.  Beginning with advance registrations for the summer and fall semesters in early April, 2000, there will be four different types of CLAST-related holds for undergraduate, degree-seeking students.  The Office of the Registrar will be mailing these and other “hold” notices to students in late March, mid-November, or mid-July (depending on the semester) just prior to advance registration for the next semester.

These are the CLAST hold codes:

If a student falls into more than one category, the most severe type of hold will be applied. 

TC     CLAST TEST NOT TAKEN/PASSED

Students who receive this hold have 60-95 credits and have either not taken the CLAST or have taken it once and have not passed all four subtests.  They will be unable to register for courses until they have fulfilled one of the following options: 

(1) registered to take the paper and pencil or CAT-CLAST, OR 

(2) applied for a CLAST Alternative Evaluation and had it approved by Testing and Evaluation.

TP     CLAST TEST PREPARATION

Students who receive this hold have fewer than 96 credits, have taken the CLAST at least twice, and have not passed all four subtests. They will be unable to register for classes until they have fulfilled all of the following requirements: 

(1) registered to take the paper and pencil or CAT-CLAST, AND 

(2) registered to take a CLAST preparation course scheduled for the next semester, AND 

(3) provided a receipt for fees paid for that course. 

TN     CLAST TEST NEGLECT

Students who receive this hold were registered to take the most recent paper and pencil CLAST and did not take the test.  They will be unable to register for classes until they have fulfilled one of the following options: 

(1) taken the test (by providing a copy of the score report), OR

(2) register and take the CAT-CLAST and pass/satisfy 3 out of the 4 subtests, OR

(3) had a CLAST Alternative Evaluation approved by Testing and Evaluation.

TH     CLAST TEST – 96+ Hours 

Students who receive this hold have 96 credits or more and have not passed all four parts of the CLAST.  They will be unable to register for classes until ALL FOUR SUBTESTS OF THE CLAST have been fulfilled by any combination of the following options:

(1) passed the CLAST subtest:  Essay, Reading, English Language Skills, and Mathematics, OR

(2) had a CLAST Alternative Evaluation approved by Testing and Evaluation, OR

(3) had the CLAST subtest waived

CLAST PREPARATION

Call the following numbers to obtain information about course registration, class times, fees, etc.   The following link is provided for CLAST Preparation:

Classroom CLAST Preparation

Florida Atlantic University
Contact Continuing Education at 1-800-228-5845 for information about courses on any FAU campus. 

Indian River Community College
Call Educational Services/Guidance at 561-462-4740 or Linda Harp at 561-462-4746

IRCC offers preparation in two formats:
(1)  an intense CLAST preparation courses for students preparing to take CLAST for the first time and
(2)  individualized study programs at Centers for Personalized Instruction (CPI) for students who need to retake CLAST.

Palm Beach Community College
PBCC offers CLAST preparation in module format on computers and paper at The Student Learning Center (SLC) at these campuses: 

 Broward Community College
Contact Sandra Gaines at 954-973-2345 about courses on all BCC campuses.

Miami-Dade Community College
North Campus Continuing Education:      305-237-1019
Kendall Campus Continuing Education:  305-237-0521

CLAST Registration Info

Only FAU degree-seeking undergraduates are allowed to register for this test at FAU. 

Below are the locations to register for the CLAST test:

Click on below to apply for CLAST exemption if applicable:

CLAST ALTERNATIVE