FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE)

FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE)

THE FCLE Exam, remotely and in-person, will be unavailable from 6/26/2025 till 7/7/2025 due to a system update.

The Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) is only valid for degree-seeking students first entering Florida Atlantic University BEGINNING in FALL 2024 Term and thereafter.  Review the options outlined below to satisfy competency in civic literacy prior to graduation. Both options in A and B must be satisfied in order to graduate. 

A.    Successfully passing one of the following courses:

• POS 2041 American Government
• AMH 2010 Introductory Survey to 1877 (satisfies the course requirement if completed after the start of Fall 2024) 
• AMH 2020 Introductory Survey Since 1877 

Note: Credits earned for such courses via articulated acceleration mechanisms will count toward the civic literacy course requirement. 

B.     Achieving the standard score on one of the following assessments

*The FCLE is computerized and consists of 80 multiple-choice questions. Test-takers will have two (2) hours to complete the test.

There is a two-week waiting period between attempts. 

Cost:

In person $23.50

Remote $ 43.50

Reschedule $15.00

*All registrations are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be rescheduled without a fee. 

Important Information:

Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. Late arrivals will not be admitted, this includes remote sessions as well.

OWL card or a non-expired Government issued photo ID is required and must be presented prior to testing. The TEST TAKER'S photo ID must match exactly the name you used when registering. (i.e.: double or hyphenated last names. If the ID that you are using on test day has 2 last names, then you MUST register using BOTH last names.) 

The exam will assess competency in four (4) areas:

1. American Democracy- Understanding of the basic principles and practices of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government.
2. U.S. Constitution- An understanding of the United States Constitution and its application.
3. Founding Documents- Knowledge of the founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of our institutions of self-government.
4. Landmark Impact on Law & Society- An understanding of landmark Supreme Court cases, landmark legislation, and landmark executive actions and their impact on law and society.
   
   

FCLE Remote Information

For the FCLE, we strongly recommend using a Windows-based computer due to potential compatibility issues with Mac computers. It is your responsibility to ensure that your computer meets the necessary technical standards and has a functional camera to maintain visibility throughout the testing session. Please note that testing center administrators are unable to troubleshoot any issues related to personal computer setups. Failure to connect to a session or arriving late will necessitate rescheduling, along with a $15 reschedule fee.  It is your responsiblity to run system checks, using this website https://flfast.org/secure-browsers.html  prior to logging in for the exam.  

Remote Guide

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Supplemental Guide (FCLE)

FCLE Sample Questions

If you have questions or inquires please email: fautesting@fau.edu 

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Schedule Your Exam

You can schedule your exam in any of these four available locations. Remote can be taken at home. Click one of the four buttons to schedule your test.

Boca Raton Campus Davie Campus
Boca Raton Remote Davie Remote