Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment

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Sections of the TSI

All Sections are untimed:

• Math
• ELAR
• Essay 

If you do not know which sections you need to take, you can look on your HOWDY portal or email successcenter@tamu.edu

If you do not know where to look on your HOWDY portal, click HERE for instructions.

Ways to Test

• Test, in-person, at our location
• Test, in-person, at a location nearest you
  • For instructions on registration/vouchers, please see "How to Register" below
• Test remotely through a third-party service - ProctorU.
  • Carefully read over the rules for testing remotely.
  • You will need to purchase a voucher from our office and then schedule an appointment through ProctorU.
  • ProctorU will charge a proctoring fee of $28.
    • IMPORTANT NOTICE: Starting February 1, 2026, ProctorU's fee will be $29.50 

    • Please carefully read ProctorU's "What to Expect on Test Day".

  • Additional information regarding ProctorU:
    • On-Demand Fees: Within 72 hours = $5; Less than 24 hours = $8
    • Adding Accommodations: you will not add accommodations using your dashboard, please use the support form at least 72 hours prior to the student’s appointment.

How to Register

Call our office at (979) 845-0532 to schedule a date and time.

We test Monday - Friday at the times below:

• All sections: 9:00 am only
• Two sections: 9:00 am or 11:00 am
• One Section: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, or 2:00 pm.

The TSI is untimed however, our offices conclude testing every day at 3:45pm.
Please have a preferred date and time ready when registering.

To Test at a Different Location:

Some locations will need a voucher to test to allow for your scores to automatically be sent to our University. 
If you are in need of a voucher from Texas A&M to take the TSI 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 

To Reschedule:
Call our office at least 24 business hours prior to your original test time.
If rescheduling within 24 business hours of your exam - the original registration fee will be forfeited.

Fees

• All Sections - $60
• ELAR & Essay - $50
• Math Section Only - $25
• ELAR MC Only - $25 (Only allowed in specific situations. Contact the Academic Success Center for clarification)
• Essay Only - $25 (Only allowed in specific situations. Contact the Academic Success Center for clarification) 

All fees are due at the time of registration and are nonrefundable. 

Retesting

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. 

Questions about Your Scores

You will receive a score report immediately following the completion of your exam.

Please email the Academic Success Center at successcenter@tamu.edu for questions or concerns.

If you need to send your scores to another Institution:

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:

Fill out the TSI Score Retrieval Request Form. 

PLEASE NOTE: Texas A&M University does NOT accept any "Next-Gen" scores.

TSI Status and Pre-Assessment Activity

TO LOCATE TSI STATUS

AND THE PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY

1. Go to your HOWDY portal at howdy.tamu.edu.
2. Select the My Record tab.
3. Locate the box labelled Texas Success Initiative and select “Texas Success Initiative (TSI)”. 
4. You will see a chart which will explain which sections you have not passed and how to complete the Pre-Assessment Activity. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

• All incoming students MUST have TSIA scores or an exemption on file before being able to register for classes.

• ELAR and Essay will not show completed until BOTH sections have been passed.

 

If you are unsure, please email successcenter@tamu.edu

Taking This Exam For Your New Student Conference

You cannot take this exam during a time that is mandatory during your NSC.

Do 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.

Next-Gen Scores

Texas A&M University does NOT accept these scores. "Next-Gen" is not equal to the TSI.