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Texas Success Inititavie Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2)


Evaluating College Readiness and Academic Success

Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2), formerly TSI

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 assessments assist institutions determine if a student is ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. If a student is not ready for college-level courses, the assessment will help determine the types of courses or intervention to best prepare students for college-level course work. The TSIA2 is required by law in the State of Texas for all that do not meet one or more of the TSIA2 Exemptions. All information submitted for TSIA2 exemption must come via official means and subject to verification.

Preparing for your Assessment - Completing the Pre-Assessment Activity 

If you are a prospective student with interest in attending a Texas college or university and have been advised to take teh TSIAssessment 2.0, you must first complete the free Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) to meet the minimum requirements of Rule 搂4.55.b of the Texas Administrative Code. Our partner, Accuplacer provides the PAA for the University Testing Center and can be found by clicking here - . Please use your personal email when setting up your Accuplacer account. 

The University Testing Center Staff will confirm the completion of your PAA. If there is no PAA, you will not receive the Voucher Code needed to complete your TSIAssessment 2.0 and this will prohibit registration for courses. There are no exceptions to this requirement, it is required by law.

Resources & Study Materials for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0
      • Mometrix Academy offer video tutorials at no cost on YouTube that will also assist yo uin preparing for the assessment.
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  • In - Person @ The University Testing Center
  • Remote Voucher - Student must live 30 miles or more from 17吃瓜网黑料 or Out of State.
      • Remote @ Home - using a personal computer with camera that must pass the equipment test.
      • Remote @ a Local Testing Center 
  • Let's Get Scheduled for the TSIA2!!! 
After the Assessment
  • Understanding your Assessment Scores & Course Recommendations
  • Removal of a TSIAssessment Hold
      • In - Person testers will have their hold removed upon completion.
      • Remote testers will haver their hold removed the next day.
      • During high peak seasons - please allow 48hrs for holds to be removed 
  • Advisement & Registration