How does FSU determine my initial college course placements?
Students receive initial course placements based on SAT/ACT scores, CLEP Subject tests, and AP examinations by subject. Placement can also be made through on-campus departmental examinations. Students may apply up to 30 hours of appropriate credit to the Liberal Studies requirement (36 hours in 5 topic areas are required). An additional 30 hours of credit may be applied toward the 120 hours needed for the baccalaureate degree (up to 60 hours in all). These additional hours may or may not apply to the hours required to earn specific degrees.
