tsi logoWhat is the TSI Assessment?

The TSI Assessment is a program designed to help your institution determine if you are ready for college-level in the general areas of reading, writing and mathematics. This program also will help determine what type of course or intervention will best meet your needs to help you become better prepared for college-level course work if you are not ready.
 

The TSI Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) is provided by ACCUPLACER

If you are prospective; with interest in attending a Texas college or university and have been advised to take the TSI; you must first complete the free PAA to meet the minimum requirements of Rule §4.55.b of the Texas Administrative Code.

Click to access and register for the FREE TSIA2 Pre-Accessment Activity (PAA)

Remote TSI Assessment is available through Examity. Contact the TSU Testing Center at testing@tsu.edu for assistance with registering or click here to request a voucher.
 
Understanding Test Scores & Course Recommendations
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TSI 2.0 Scores (taken on or after 1/11/21)

TSI Test
Subject Score Course Recommendation
ELRA
Writing/Reading Combined

945 or higher
Essay of 5 or higher

 

945 or below
Diagnostic level of 5 and Essay score of 5 or higher

College Level Courses: ENG 1301 & PSY 2301, HIST 1301, or POLS 2305

 

College Level Courses ENG 1301 and one of the following reading courses PSY 2301, HIST 1301, or POLS 2305 with an approved Co-Requisite Lab.

Mathematics

950 or higher

 

950 or below and
Diagnostic level of 6

College Level Course: MATH 1314 (or College Level Math for specific majors)

 

MATH 1314 (or College Level Math for specific majors) w/MATH Co -Requisite lab.

Former TSI Scores (Expires 2025)

TSI Test Details-3
Subject Score Course Recommendation
English/
Writing Skill
TSI Test Details-2
Score Essay ABE
330 or less 3 or less -
339 or less 4 or less 3 or less
390 or less 3 or less -
339 or less 5 or above 4 or above
340 or above 4 or above -
TSI Test Details
Course Enrollment
ENG 130
ENG 131 w/WRIT 101
ENG 131 w/WRIT 101
College Level Course: ENG 131
College Level Course: ENG 131
Reading Skill 342 or less
343 - 350
351 or above
ENG 130
College Level w/ READ 101
PSY 131, HIST 231, POLS 235, ENG2XX
Mathematics Skills 336 or less
337 - 343
344 - 349  
350 or above
MATH 130
MATH 131
MATH 133 w/MATH 101
MATH 133