Processes and Procedures as of July 1, 2009

The 2009 Florida Legislature eliminated the administration of the CLAST test. However, the requirement for an AA or Baccalaureate student to show proficiency in College Level Academic Skills (CLAS) to graduate remains.

After July 1, 2009, in order to be granted an Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree, a student must meet certain criteria to satisfy the skills areas of Mathematics, Essay, English, Language Skills and Reading.

Note: These degree requirements are for A.A. and BAS degree candidates only. A.S. and A.A.S. students are not required to meet these requirements unless they are planning to transfer to a university and the university requires meeting these standards.

TEST EXEMPTIONS SUMMARY TABLE

TEST	Mathematics	Essay	English/ Language Skills	Reading
FCELPT (CPT)	91	105	105	93
SAT1	500	500	500	500
ACT-E	21	21	21	22

For information on grade point average and course exemptions, waiver option processes, waiver of degree requirements for specific learning disabilities, and more - see the Academic Services page at: http://www.pbcc.edu/clasDegree.xml

See an Academic Advisor if you have further questions about the CLAS requirement.