Taking the TSI
TSI changing January 11, 2021--there will be 2 sections: MATH and ELAR. The new test will be known as TSIA2. Reading and Writing will be combined into ELAR, so if you have only passed 1 of these sections, please complete and pass the other section before the January date or you will be required to retest under the new ELAR guidelines and scores. If you have passed both Reading and Writing in the past 5 years, this new guideline does not apply to you.
TSI Testing On A Limited Basis
We are aware that many incoming students are needing to take the TSI exam. Please be aware that these options are only available for TVCC students, who have completed Admissions Requirements. You must have a photo ID to test or completed Student ID Form. (*Please note--if you are still in high school and are a dual-credit student and have completed application through your school counselor, you are considered a TVCC student.)
- 1. Submit your Voucher Request Form
- 2. Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
- 3. Pay invoice in My Cardinal Connect
- 4. Schedule exam by following instructions below.
OPTION 1 -- Face-to-Face on campus by appointment only. We currently have a limited number of spaces for students who need to test on a TVCC campus. When submitting your Voucher Request Form, please indicate TVCC Campus on the proctoring service section. Once you have paid your invoice and completed the required Pre-Assessment Activity, you can call the campus of your choice and schedule your exam. Facial masks are required to test.
OPTION 2—ZOOM testing-- This will be a very, very limited number of appointments for this testing, as it is proctored by in-house personnel. Chromebooks, Mac books, and cell phones are not conducive to this type of testing, so please plan to use a PC . Check your equipment by following these steps:
- Make sure your computer is compatible for ZOOM testing by downloading and installing ZOOM: https://www.zoom.us/download#client_4 meeting
- Check that ZOOM was set up correctly at https://www.zoom.us/test. Please use the option to join with video.
- Check that your computer can run ACCUPLACER at https://www.accuplacer.org/#/systemRequirement
- Once you have an appointment set, you will receive an email with directions about joining a ZOOM meeting to test.
- You will need a webcam, a microphone and a reliable internet service.
OPTION 3—EXAMITY, the proctoring company used by ACCUPLACER, is also available now for testing. For a limited time, they have lowered their proctoring fee to $20. This may be a quicker option, if you are looking to test ASAP. By appointment available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Learn more about EXAMITY here. Check your system requirements at https://www.accuplacer.org/#/systemRequirement
PLEASE NOTE— When you have paid your invoice and completed your Pre-Assessment Activity, please contact us by email-- dmilner@tvcc.edu , so that we can create your voucher or schedule your appointment. Instructions to testing with Examity will be listed on the voucher that is emailed to you. Voucher information using On Campus or Zoom will be sent to you via email from TVCC.
***All 3 sections of the test takes approximately 4 1/2 hours
At Home Times— Examity Proctoring service available anytime, 7 days a week.
ZOOM service is only available during 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Mon-Thurs.
Please note--You must complete the TVCC Pre-Assessment Activity before your test can be scheduled with all options.
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