College Level Academic Skills Requirement (CLASR)
The College Level Academic Skills Requirement (CLASR) is designed to measure the communication and computation skills judged by Florida statutes and the State Board of Education as necessary for successful performance and progression through the baccalaureate level. Satisfaction is achieved through approved course work, and SAT/ACT test scores. There are four categories: essay, English language skills, reading and mathematics.
- Options to Satisfy the College Level Academic Skills Requirement (CLASR)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- CLAST Contract
Verify whether you have already satisfied this requirement with course work or ACT/SAT scores.
UF Students
- All UF students must satisfy the College Level Academic Skills Requirement.
- If you earn 60 hours without satisfying CLASR, a hold will be placed on your record. You will be required to sign a contract indicating you understand how to satisfy this requirement.
- If you earned 96 hours without satisfying CLASR, you will not be allowed to register again until the requirement has been met.
- Students who have difficulty satisfying this requirement may be able to petition. Refer to the Office of the Ombudsman for guidance.
Teacher Certification
- Education majors who plan to qualify for teacher certification are required take the FTCE General Knowledge Test.
- If you have already satisfied CLAST by alternative options, you must take the FTCE.
Transfer Students
- Transfer students with fewer than 96 semester hours must satisfy CLASR by the end of their first term of enrollment.
- Transfer applicants with more than 96 hours must have satisfied CLASR before they can be admitted to the university.
- Transfer students will not be evaluated for CLASR compliance until all course work and SAT or ACT test scores have been posted to their UF academic record.
- Transfer students who complete this requirement before transferring to UF must verify that a 'completion of College Level Academic Skills Requirement' notation appears on their UF record once all their transfer credentials have been evaluated and posted to the UF transcript.
- CLASR also applies to students transferring to UF from Florida private colleges and out-of-state colleges. Course work taken at non-Florida public institutions may not satisfy CLASR.
- If you believe you have satisfied CLASR or if you need clarification, please call the Office of the University Registrar,352-392-1374, extension 7237.