You are exempt from testing for TSI if you present an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher education marked “TASP Exempt” or “TSI Complete”.

You may be TSI exempt due to ACT, SAT, TAAS, or TAKS scores (an official high school transcript is required for documentation).   -ACT: Composite 23 with a minimum of 19 on both English and Math   -SAT (taken after April 1995): Composite 1070 with a minimum 500 on verbal and math   -TAAS: writing-1770, math-TLI 86, and reading-TLI 89 (only those graduating in 2004 may use TAAS scores)   -TAKS: --10th grade scores provide a temporary waiver for TSI purposes; --11th grade scores provide a permanent exemption for TSI purposes. TAKS Scores needed for waiver or exemption: -Math score of 2200 or higher -ELA (English Language Arts) score of 2200 or higher WITH a 3 on the essay portion   -ACT and SAT scores may be no more than five years old; TAAS and TAKS scores may be no more than three years old.   -TAAS exemptions are based on individual performance from a single measure or test.  Subtest scores may not be combined.  There are no partial exemptions on TAAS.  Partial exemptions are available on TAKS and SAT or ACT tests dated April 2004 or later.

You are exempt from testing if you have graduated from a public institution of higher education in the state of Texas with an associate or baccalaureate degree.

You may be exempt from testing if you transfer from a private or independent institution of higher education or an accredited out-of-state institution of higher education with a grade of “C” or better in selected college level courses.  Successful completion of a course in each content area will be required.  An official transcript is required before any exemptions can be determined.

You are waived from testing if you are enrolled in a Level-One certificate program with 42 or fewer semester credit hours or the equivalent.  Current high school students are not waived from testing under the Level-One certificate program unless exemption/waiver requirement is met under SAT, ACT, TAAS, or TAKS.

You are exempt from testing if you are serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and having served for at least three years preceding enrollment.

You are exempt from testing if you are honorably discharged, retire, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard or from service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States on or after August 1, 1990.

-limited to the first 25 people signed in on the list hanging across from the door of Room 133 in the Administration Building -must arrive by 8:00 am-Check-in begins at this time -must have photo ID -must pay the $49.00 fee-cash, check or money order (payable to TVCC), VISA, or MasterCard

Pre-registration is not done for the THEA QT test dates, it is first come, first serve only.

Trinity Valley Community College is committed to helping area high schools prepare their students for a seamless entry and transition into the Texas Colleges and Universities of their choice.  In doing so, we have decided to provide opportunities for Quick THEA administrations onsite at your high school during the school day.  In order to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity, contact the TVCC testing center at 903-675-6386.

COMPASS/ACCUPLACER is only administered on the Athens campus of TVCC.  You may register for COMPASS/ACCUPLACER by calling the TVCC Testing Center at 903.675.6385.  (Beginning Aug 1, 2007, TVCC will replace the COMPASS with the ACCUPLACER.)Pre-registration is required and space is limited.  Payment is made to the TVCC Business Office prior to taking the test; therefore, arrive at least 15-20 minutes early to check in and pay the exam fee.  For the COMPASS exam, the $49 exam fee can be paid with cash, check or money order (payable to TVCC), Visa, or MasterCard.

For all tests:

Arrive for the test about 20 minutes early before the starting time.  Seating is not guaranteed for late arrivals.  Testing will begin promptly at the designated time.  Bring several no. 2 pencils with erasers.  Those taking the math test on the Certified THEA and THEA Quick-Test may bring a basic, nonprogrammable four-function calculator (+, -, x, ÷, % and square root).  Allow a minimum of 5 hours for testing on Certified THEA and THEA Quick–Test and 2.5 to 3.5 hours for testing on COMPASS.

All exams require the examinee to know their social security number; therefore, if the examinee does not have it memorized, they will need to bring their Social Security Card with them as well.

You must have two (2) forms of identification, one with a recent photograph and your name.  If you do not have photographic identification, you may not be admitted to the test.  Acceptable forms of identification include:

Driver's License	Student Identification Card
Passport	Military Identification Card
Library Card	Current Alien Registration Card

You will not be allowed to take any unauthorized aids or materials into the test room.  Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, cell phones, pagers, prohibited calculators, watches with audible alarms, scratch paper, dictionaries, foreign language dictionaries, study guides, food or drink, backpacks, and large handbags.