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Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment

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. 

Before Your Exam/Registration:


You will also need to complete 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.
For detailed instructions click HERE.

NOTE: If you are "College Ready", a tab for the Pre-Assessment Activity will not show.

**If testing through ProctorU**: You will also need to read over the Rules and Regulations below:

The Day of Your Exam