Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)
Civic Literacy Requirement
The State of Florida requires that all students graduating from institutions in the Florida College System (FCS), demonstrate a Civic Literacy Competency.
Refer to the applicable Seminole State Catalog for further details and a full list of approved options to satisfy the requirement.
For additional information regarding this graduation requirement, please connect with your Seminole State advisor.
FCLE Testing Information
Seminole State Students are encouraged to take the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) while they are currently enrolled in AMH 2010, AMH 2020, or POS 2041, or upon recent completion of these courses. Schedule your FCLE appointment on the assessment calendar below.
Exam scheduling, simplified! SSAP-Testing Center is launching on January 2, 2025 as your one stop-location to schedule exams at the Testing Center. FCLE sessions in SSAP-Testing Center will be available for registration starting January 2, 2025.
FCLE Testing for Dual Enrollment Students
Seminole State College offers the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) as a courtesy to dually enrolled students.
- To be eligible to test, the student must be actively enrolled in the Dual Enrollment Program at Seminole State College
- Dual Enrollment Students must test on campus unless approved for Remote Testing by the Director of Assessment & Testing
- Students may share their FCLE scores with their secondary school or parent/guardian via their unofficial Seminole State College Transcript or request sealed Test Scores from the Assessment & Testing Department in person
FCLE Preparation Resources
- Supplemental Guide
- Sample Questions
- Modern States Course on American Government
Note: This Modern States online course will also prepare you to take the CLEP. Students passing the CLEP do not need to complete the FCLE. - Library LibGuide to Civic Literacy
FCLE Assessment Calendar
If your desired campus does not have any upcoming dates available (or they are full), please email the testing center to place a request.
There is a potential score report delay of up to 48 hours. Plan your appointment accordingly.
FCLE Virtual Testing
FCLE Virtual Testing is now available for students who demonstrate a need (i.e. live out of the area or are unable to come to campus to test). Email remote testing to begin the approval process. If approved you will be scheduled to test approximately two weeks from the date of request.
Please Note: Subject to availability. Virtual Testing may not be available during peak times including add/drop, mid-terms, and finals. Please plan accordingly.
FCLE Remote Testing
FCLE Remote Testing is available for Seminole State students through participating FCS institutions including Daytona State College Testing Center.
You must complete the Release of Testing Information and FCLE Remote Testing Session- Security, Privacy, and Performance Statement and email them to remote testing prior to receiving approval to test. Once you have completed testing at the participating FCS institution, you must notify remote testing to retrieve your score report. Failure to notify may delay FCLE score reporting to your student account.
Please Note: Subject to availability. Remote Testing may not be available at participating FCS institutions during peak times including add/drop, mid-terms, and finals. Please plan accordingly.
Additional Info
FCLE is available by appointment only at the following Testing Centers:
- Altamonte Springs
- Lee Campus at Oviedo
- Sanford/Lake Mary
Seminole State Students are encouraged to take the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) while they are currently enrolled in AMH 2020, or POS 2041, or upon recent completion of these courses.
FCLE is available by appointment only.
There is no fee assessed for the FCLE.
Prior to taking any examination,
- You will need to present a current, valid and original photo ID with a signature(e.g., passport, driver’s license or state-issued ID card).
- Digital Identification is not permissible.
- If your photo ID does not include a signature, a second ID is required with your name and signature (e.g., Social Security card, credit card or debit card).
A passing score of 60% (Raw Score of 48) is required to fulfill this requirement.
Seminole State students are permitted to retest every seven days as needed.
FCLE Remote Testing is available for Seminole State students through participating FCS institutions including Daytona State College Testing Center.
You must complete the Release of Testing Information and FCLE Remote Testing Session- Security, Privacy, and Performance Statement and email them to remote testing prior to receiving approval to test. Once you have completed testing at the participating FCS institution, you must notify remote testing to retrieve your score report. Failure to notify may delay FCLE score reporting to your student account.
Remote FCLE testing is subject to availability. Remote Testing may not be available at participating FCS institutions during peak times including add/drop, mid-terms, and finals.
No. Seminole State College provides FCLE testing for currently enrolled students only.
To request your FCLE score transfer, you must complete the Release of Testing Information and email the document to remote testing .