Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment

TSI
The State of Texas requires all NON-EXEMPT (TSI Exemptions) incoming students to complete the mandatory TSI Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) and then to take the TSI Assessment test before registering for classes. TSI exams are administered by the Testing Services Office to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. For more information about the TSI Assessment, view the TSI Assessment Student Informational Brochure. You can also look under the Student Portal for more resources in preparation for taking the test.

There are three subjects to the exams:

  • Math
  • ELAR (Includes Reading and Writing)
We now offer TSI to be taken via Zoom
 Please note that Tablets/Chromebooks cannot be used for Zoom testing.
(see the below for instuctions)

TSI Vouchers or via Zoom:
If you are in need of a voucher from Texas A&M to take the TSI or Accuplacer at a different location, you need to call or come in to our office to register and pay the fees.
Information you will need to provide us:
  • Name
  • UIN
  • Contact information
  • City and/or Zip code of the college center that you wish to take the exam
All registration fees still apply
Registration:
In Person
Call our office at 979- 845-0532 to schedule a date and time.
Exams are untimed and you have the options of 9:00am, 11:00am, and 2:00pm, Monday-Thursday to take your exam;
however, you cannot test at 11:00am or 2:00pm if you are taking all sections.
Via Zoom
Call our office at the number listed above.
Exams via Zoom are offered Mondays and Fridays at 9:00am and 11:00am CST;
*Starting May 09.2022*
Zoom will also be temporarily offered Tuesday - Thursdays at 9:00am, 11:00am, or 2:00pm through August
Please have a preferred date and time (CST) ready when registering.

Fees:
The TSI and Accuplacer exams are $25 per section or $60 for all sections.
(Applicable for in person exams, vouchers and Zoom exams)
All fees are due at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
To Reschedule:
Call our office and reschedule at least 24 business hours prior to your original test time.
If rescheduling within 24 business hours of your exam - the registration fee will need to be paid again.

The Day Of Your Exam:

You need to dress like you are taking the test in-person in a classroom setting. Test proctors can and will cancel your exam if you are not appropriately dressed, shirts and pants or shorts are a must.


Before the Exam:
You will need to take the TSI Pre-Assessment located in your Howdy portal.
  • Once logged in, click on the My Records tab and follow the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) link that is located under the Texas Success Initiative section. A tab labelled "Pre-Assessment Activity" will show and you will click there to access the activity.
NOTE: If you are "College Ready", a tab for the Pre-Assessment Activity will not show. 

If you are taking an exam via Zoom:
You will need to dress like you are taking the test in-person or in a classroom setting. Student rule 37 grants faculty and staff the authority to maintain responsible standards of student dress and grooming within the classroom. Test proctors can and will cancel your exam if you are not appropriately dressed.
In addition to the TSI Pre-Assessment, you will need to read over the email sent to the email address provided upon registering and download Zoom if you have not already. The email will be sent the day before your scheduled exam date.
The email you will be sent will include:
  • ​Zoom link for the meeting
  • Date and time of exam
  • Instructions on what is acceptable and unacceptable during the test
*IMPORTANT: You will need to be in a room/area where no one will disturb you and there is a stable internet connection. Use a computer/laptop that contains a working microphone and camera. Tablets/Chromebooks are not allowed as they do not allow the proctor to start your exam remotely.

What to Bring:
You will need to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled test session with a government issued ID that is unexpired with a photo (driver’s license, passport, Texas Department of Public Safety identification card, current alien resident’s card). 

** Without an acceptable ID you cannot test. A student/school ID is not considered an acceptable ID as most student/school IDs do not contain a signature or expiration date.

All other materials will be provided for the exam
If you are taking an exam via Zoom:
An acceptable ID is required to test and you will provide your own scratch paper and non-mechanical pencils.

After the Exam:
You will receive a score report immediately after the exam. Scores will also be provided to the Academic Success Center if you are enrolling at Texas A&M. 
If you are taking an exam via Zoom:
You will be emailed your Individual Score Report for your personal records. Our office receives them immediately and is sent to the Academic Success Center immediately after you finish.

To retest:
If you are not satisfied with your results, you may retake the TSI Assessment at any time. However, before you attempt to retest, it is strongly recommended that you set aside time for additional study.


Scores:
You can email the Academic Success Center at successcenter@tamu.edu.
If you need to send your scores to another Instituion:
You will need to contact that institution to retrieve your scores. We do not send scores to another institution.
If you need to retrieve your scores from another Institution:
Go here and fill out the TSI Score Retrieval Request Form.
FAQ's:
If you have questions about your scores:
You can email the Academic Success Center at successcenter@tamu.edu

If you are taking this exam for your New Student Conference:
You cannot take this exam during a time that is mandatory during your NSC

If you need accommodations:
We will need the paperwork for your accommodation before you can test. Let us know when you register for your exam and send your paperwork to testing@tamu.edu. Unfortunately, we cannot supply readers or privacy rooms at this time.