Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment

  • What Is the TSI Assessment 2.0?

    The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you’re ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.

    If you’re not ready for college-level courses, the tests help determine what types of courses or interventions will best prepare you for college-level work. You take TSIA2 tests on a computer and, depending on school policy, may get your results immediately after you finish the test.

     

    Do I Have to Take the TSIA2?

    Not all incoming students need to take the TSI Assessment.  There are many ways to become exempt.  Qualifying for a TSI Assessment exemption means that you can enroll in any entry-level college course without restrictions.  Student may be exempt if they:

    • have met the minimum college readiness standards on SAT or ACT;
    • have successfully completed college-level English and math courses;
    • have enrolled in a Level-One certificate program (fewer than 43 semester credit hours);
    • are not seeking a degree; or
    • have been, or currently are, in the military.

     

  • Texas Success Initiative Exemption

    Having an exemption means that you can enroll in any freshman-level college course in a specific area without having to take TSIA2 or complete a prerequisite. Not all entering students need to take TSIA2.

    You may be exempt if you:

    • have met the minimum college readiness standard on the SAT®, ACT® , or the English III/Algebra II STAAR End-of-Course high school tests;

    • have successfully completed a high school College Preparatory Course*;

    • have successfully completed college-level course(s);

    • have enrolled in a Level-One certificate program (fewer than 43 semester credit hours);

    • aren’t seeking a degree;

    • have been, or currently are, in the military.

    If you think you may be exempt, contact an adviser or counselor at your institution or high school.