FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE)

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FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE)

Statewide FCLE (Florida Civic Literacy Exam) testing is unavailable Friday, July 24, 2026, through Sunday, August 2, 2026, due to annual system maintenance. Testing will officially resume on Monday, August 3, 2026

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 satisfaction requirements here.

The FCLE is computerized and consists of 80 multiple-choice questions. You do not have to request permission to take this exam. Test-takers will have two (2) hours to complete the test. There is a two-week waiting period between attempts. Please note, scores can take up to 7-10 business days to be uploaded to your student account.

Important Update on FCLE Remote Testing Availability

The FCLE Works Remote 24/7 option is available as a remote option - click here.

However, to support students, the cost for in-person FCLE testing has been reduced to just $10.

Cost

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.)

Smart glasses (e.g., Meta Glasses, Google Glass), prescription or otherwise, are not allowed in the testing center. All eyewear will be visually inspected at check-in. Bringing prohibited devices into the testing center will result in dismissal, score invalidation, and notification to appropriate authorities. Thank you for helping us maintain a secure testing environment.

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

American Democracy- Understanding of the basic principles and practices of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government.
U.S. Constitution- An understanding of the United States Constitution and its application.
Founding Documents- Knowledge of the founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of our institutions of self-government.
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.

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

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