The College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) was the state of Florida’s exit requirement for students pursuing an Associates of Arts Degree (A.A.) and planning on transferring to the upper division at a Florida state university. As of July 1, 2009 the CLAST (exam) was eliminated but to earn an A.A. degree, you must still satisfy the CLAS graduation requirement.
Clast Alternatives
There are other ways that you may satisfy CLAS requirements called Alternatives.
- College-Level Communication: Earn a 2.5 grade point average in two (2) courses for a minimum of six (6) semester hours of credit from a combination of at least one (1) course with the ENC prefix and any other course that is designated as a “Gordon Rule” writing course (excluding courses with the SPC prefix) or have a CPT score of 93 on the Reading and 105 on the Writing; a SAT score of 500 on the verbal or an ACT score of 22 on the reading and 21 on the English. (Exemption via waiver for students with a prior documented specific learning disability is possible.) A “Gordon Rule writing course” will consist of any standard Gordon Rule course designated in tha AA program listing EXCEPT Mathematics Core courses, Science Core courses, and Health and Wellness Core courses.
- College-Level Computation: Earn a 2.5 grade point average in two (2) courses for a minimum of six (6) semester hours of credit from: MAC 1105 or any other MAC course with the last three digits higher than 105; MGF 2106, 2107, or STA 2023; or have a CPT score of 91 on the Elementary Algebra, a SAT score of 500 on the math or an ACT score of 21 on the math. (Exemption via waiver for students with a prior documented specific learning disability is possible.)
Alternate Ways to Satisfy CLAS Requirements
CLAS Policy for Mathematics
If a student does not meet the CLAS requirement for a 2.5 GPA in two Mathematics courses as described in the college catalog the following rules are in place to assist the student in completing the graduation requirements:
The student could attempt a third Mathematics class and earn a “B” grade or
Pass the Elementary Algebra portion of the CPT test with a score of 91 or higher.
Before attempting the CPT for graduation purposes, the student is encouraged to complete the CPT review questions that are on the School of Mathematics website
http://online1.daytonastate.edu/courses/cpt/MAT0024/quiz.html
If a score of 91 is not earned on the CPT, the student can attempt the CPT again in 15 days with the following conditions:
Pay a $10 retest fee; complete the tutoring at the above link with a score of at least a score of 400 points and print the screen that has the score and bring it to Assessment before they will be permitted to retest.
If after the second attempt to score a 91 on the Elementary Algebra portion of the CPT, the student does not achieve the required score, the student is then eligible to complete a CLAS waiver petition that will be reviewed by the CLAS Waiver Committee.
CLAS Policy for Communication
If a student does not meet the CLAS requirement for a 2.5 GPA in Communication courses as described in the college catalog the following rules are in place to assist the student in completing the graduation requirements:
The student could attempt another Gordon Rule writing class and earn a “B” grade or
Pass the Reading portion of the CPT test with a score of 93 or higher and/or pass the Writing portion of the CPT with a score of 105. Minimum passing scores on Reading and Writing will also earn an alternative on the Essay portion of the CLAS. There are additional resources at the Academic Support Center to assist in preparing for the CPT test.
If qualifiying scores are not earned on the CPT, the student can attempt the CPT again in 15 days and will be required to pay a $10 retest fee.
If after the second attempt of the CPT, the student does not achieve the required score, the student is then eligible to complete a CLAS waiver petition that will be reviewed by the CLAS Waiver Committee.
CLAS Waivers
The CLAS Waiver Committee will review the request and will determine whether a waiver shall be granted. Students may fill out a CLAST Waiver Petition in the Q & A or Assessment Services department on any campus.
For further information, contact Assessment Services at (386) 506-3615 or email us at fyockb@daytonastate.edu
