TSIA2 -- Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2

School ID, Driver's license, Passport, State ID, or Military ID is required.
TSI testers without ID may use the completed College Board form.

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) was mandated by Texas law in 2003. In 2021 the name was changed to TSIA2. The pupose of the accessment is ensure that all students enrolling in public higher education in Texas possess the academic skills needed to perform effectively in college-level coursework for undergraduate certificate or degree programs. the TSIA2 includes a testing component designed to identify and provice diagnostic information about the reading, writing and mathematics skills of each student.

TSI scores or exemption are required for admissions to TVCC. Submit TSI scores to the Admissions Office with your application, transcripts, and other required documentation.

Click Taking the TSI for detailed information regarding scheduling, fees, ID requirements, and accommodations.

College Ready Scores:

Language (ELAR): 945 & 5 on essay OR below 945 & diagnostic level 5-6 & 5 on essay

Math: 950 & above OR below 950 & diagnostic level 6

Students who complete the TSIA2 assessment and meet the minimum benchmarks in effect on the date of testing will be designated as TSIA2 complete in that area. These scores will remain valid for course placement for a period of five years from the date of testing.

Students who do not receive the minimum required score are required to enroll in developmental courses or participate in other activities designed to assist the students in overcoming the academic deficiencies identified by this assessment.

TVCC Courses Blocked Until TSI Proficiency is met

If you are a high school graduate or have a GED--

Some academic courses are blocked based on Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. Generally, a student must pass the appropriate section on the approved TSI test, TSI Assessment, or complete the required developmental course sequence to have course blocks removed from his/her degree plan. ( **Notice--Dual-Credit students are not allowed to take developmental courses and must adhere to dual-credit guidelines.)

Blocked Courses are listed in the TVCC Catalog.