TSI Over Zoom
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.
Zoom FAQs
How to Register
Call our office to schedule a date and time.
You have the following options available to take your exam:
Please have the information below when registering:
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.
**IMPORTANT**: The email will go to your personal email address so please check that inbox before calling.
You have the following options available to take your exam:
- One Monday and Friday a month at 9:00am or 11:00am
- If you are taking all sections, you can only test at 9:00am.
- Please contact our offices for specific dates.
Please have the information below when registering:
- Name
- UIN
- Contact information
- Payment information
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.
After Registering:
You will receive an email to your personal email with the instructions and zoom link the day before the scheduled date. If you do not receive one by 3:00 pm the business day before, please contact our office.**IMPORTANT**: The email will go to your personal email address so please check that inbox before calling.
Fees
- 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)
- ELAR & Essay - $50
- All Sections - $60
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.
Your Scores
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.Before Your Exam/Registration
You will 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 labeled "Pre-Assessment Activity" will show and you will click there to access the activity. Detailed instructions are on this page.
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 these Rules and Regulations
The Day of Your Exam
Before Your Exam:
Please note that Tablets/Chromebooks cannot be used for Zoom testing.
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
- TAMU Online Test Center Rules - more information/instruction is included in the email.
*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.
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.
What materials you will need:
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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). A student/school ID is not considered an acceptable ID as most student/school IDs do not contain a signature or expiration date.
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2 pages of scratch paper
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2 non-mechanical pencils
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Pens, mechanical pencils, markers, etc. are not allowed to be used during the exam.
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A desktop or laptop computer with Zoom capabilities
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Please note: a working microphone and camera are required
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A desk or table that is completely clear of anything outside of the aforementioned materials.
What To Expect During Your Exam:
After reading over the instructions in the email, you will use the link to join the meeting 15 minutes prior to your scheduled test session with your materials.
Once all testers have joined the meeting, the proctor will explain what the test session is going to be like and what actions are prohibited.
Afterwards, the proctor will check your government-issued ID, materials, and your room/desk area. Once everything has been checked, your proctor will instruct you to share your screen and the proctor will request remote control in able to guide you to your test and grant you access for the test.
Once all testers have joined the meeting, the proctor will explain what the test session is going to be like and what actions are prohibited.
Afterwards, the proctor will check your government-issued ID, materials, and your room/desk area. Once everything has been checked, your proctor will instruct you to share your screen and the proctor will request remote control in able to guide you to your test and grant you access for the test.
Once you begin, your camera, microphone, and screen sharing are REQUIRED to stay on at all times. If anything is turned off, or if you leave Zoom without your proctor's permission, your test will be invalidated and you will have to repay the fee to test again.
A proctor monitors the Zoom at all times.
After Your Exam:
You will be emailed your Individual Score Report for your personal records immediately after your exam. Our office receives them as well and are sent to the Academic Success Center immediately after you finish. s.