Did you know?
- You can take the FCLE for free if you are currently enrolled (and up until 1 semester after) in either POS 2041, AMH 2020, or AMH 2010. Please visit the 2024-2025 Academic Catalog for additional information.
- FCLE window will open each term, after the Add or Drop date.
Dates provided on FGCU's Academic Calendar. - Failure to take the exam during your course window(s), will forfeit your free attempt.
To schedule your free attempt, email us at testing@fgcu.edu from your fgcu student email account with the following:
- Include your Full Name, Eagle Email address, UIN, your preference for the exam (remote or in-person) followed by dates and times and the course you are currently enrolled in that qualifies you for the free attempt. We will do our best to accommodate schedule requests.
- If you are currently enrolled in POS 2041, AMH 2010 or AMH 2020, please do not use
Registerblast to sign up and pay for the exam as refunds can not be issued.
If you do not achieve the minimum passing score of 60% or if you delay taking the test during your eligible free first attempt timeframe (1 semester after concluded course), you will need to pay the $45.00 fee to take this required exam.
Proctoring Fee
The fee for the exam is $45.
You can take the test online from home, using a personal computer:
You can take the exam in-person by making an appointment through Registerblast.
Exam Day Requirements
We recommend arriving at least fifteen minutes before your appointment time.
The primary form of acceptable identification is your Eagle ID.
- If you are taking the online version of the exam, then you need to present it to the webcam for identification purposes
- If you are taking the in-person version, you may optionally bring an acceptable and not-expired form of government-issued identification with signature and photo.
Read our Rules and Procedures.
Disability-Related Accommodations
Indicate during registration that you are requesting ADA accommodations. Provide your full name and contact information. We will email you to confirm your request.
Did you know?
If you are an FGCU student you must register with the Office of Adaptive Services to request disability-related accommodations.
* The FCLE is untimed*
*Important information regarding the Civic Literacy Exam*
- Students must achieve a score of a 60% or higher to be considered passing. The exam consists of 80 questions. Should you need to take the exam again, you must wait (1) week from your last attempt to pay for the second attempt.
- Once students are verified to take the exam remotely, students will be emailed instructions along with their username along with the instructions on how to download the Secure Browser. Approximately 20 mins prior to the start of your exam, you will be emailed with the Session ID.
- It is highly recommended you use a Windows system and not a MAC OS system (due to compatibility issues) to take the exam, a webcam is required. You must download the Secure Browser at least 3 days prior to your exam date, failure to do so could result in technical issues which will cause you to miss your exam.
The FCLE has some study materials/resources available for the exam, please visit:
Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) Sample Items
Supplemental Guide for the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE)
SUS Institutional Civic Literacy Websites with Study Materials for Students
