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 903-675-6385
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TSIA2

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 exemptions are required for TVCC degrees and most certificate programs. To see if your program is exempt, please refer to the requirements in the College Catalog.

Fees (Non-Refundable)

Entire Test (Math, ELAR, Essay) $38.50
Per Section $23.50

*Payment due when you schedule

Prerequisites

All TSI testers must complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) prior to registering for the TSI exam.

Steps

    1. Create an account or login to ACCUPLACER.
    2. Under, "Choose a Practice Test," select the 3rd option titled, "Texas Student? Start Here."
    3. Select, "Trinity Valley Community College," as your testing location.

Testing Options

In-Person (Appointment Only)

Available on the TVCC Athens, Palestine, or Terrell Main I-20 campuses.

Remote (Additional Fee)

Test from the comfort of your own home. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, excluding Sundays at 7pm-12am EST. Results will take 24 to 48 business hours to process. To proceed, you will need to:

    • Use a Windows or Mac / desktop or laptop with the Google Chrome browser. Cell phones and Chromebooks will not work.
    • Check that both your download and upload speeds exceed 3 Mbps.
    • Verify your system requirements.

We use a third party proctoring service approved by ACCUPLACER called ProctorU/Meazure Learning. You will receive a voucher in a separate email from ACCUPLACER with instructions to create a ProctorU account, to schedule, and to pay for your remote TSI proctoring. If this voucher expires, you will need to purchase a new one.

 Testing sessions receiving a "red flag notification" from remote testing could result in immediate invalidation of test scores and will require retesting.

Accommodations

If you receive accommodations (IEP or 504 plan) and plan to use them for your TSI exam, you will first need to submit your paperwork before  scheduling your exam. You can call the Student Access Coordinator, Mandi Munden, at 903-675-6255.

Schedule Now

Ready to take the TSIA2? Schedule your exam at the Athens, Palestine, or Terrell campuses. The TSIA2 is untimed and takes approximately 3 to 5 hours to complete. Please plan accordingly.

Requirements

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College Ready Scores

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.

Language (ELAR)

Above 945 / 5 on Essay OR Below 945 / Diagnostic Level 5-6 / 5 on Essay

Math

Above 950 OR Below 950 / Diagnostic Level 6

Exemptions

If you are exempt from the Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2) testing requirement or have already taken the TSI Assessment  you must provide TVCC with official transcripts or score reports prior to enrolling. 

Blocked Courses

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. 

Dual-Credit students are not allowed to take developmental courses and must adhere to dual-credit guidelines.

View the list of blocked courses.