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.

• 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.

• 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.
  • One Monday and one Friday a month at 9:00am or 11:00am
    • If you are taking all sections, you can only test at 9:00am.

    PLEASE NOTE: ALL Examity vouchers will expire on September 15.2024. Students will need to complete their tests by midnight ET on September 14.2024. If your voucher has expired, you will need to call and purchase a new one after September 15.2024.

    As of September 15.2024, Examity's proctoring fee will be $28

    How to Register

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

    • 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.

    Please have a preferred date and time ready when registering.

    To Test at a Different Location:

    • Name
    • UIN
    • Contact information
    • City and/or Zip code of the college center that you wish to take the exam

    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.

    • 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)

    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.

    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 Instituion:
    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:
    Go here and fill out the TSI Score Retrieval Request Form.

    **PLEASE NOTE**

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

    Click HERE for information about Zoom Testing

    ** If you are late for your appointment, you will be asked to reschedule. **

    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 Examity**: You will also need to read over the Rules and Regulations below:

    The Day of Your Exam

    What To Bring:

    You need to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled test session with an unexpired government issued ID containing a photo and signature:

    Driver's License Texas Department of Public Safety Identification Card Current Permanent Residence Card

    
    **If a minor is testing, a Parental Release Form will need to be signed and a parent or legal guardian is required to accompany the student.

    Whoever accompanies the student will also have to present a valid ID from the list above.

    All other materials will be provided for the exam

    If you are taking an exam via Zoom:
    An acceptable ID is required to test and you will provide your own scratch paper and non-mechanical pencils.

    Without an acceptable ID you will not be permitted to test. A student/school ID is not considered an acceptable ID.

    What To Expect:

    Upon arrival, you will present your ID to the proctor. They will confirm the section(s) that you are taking and will assign you a locker with a lock and key where you will store all your belongings.

    You will be asked to empty your pockets and take off all jewelry.
    What all jewelry will be asked to be removed?

    No outside jackets are allowed but you can take a thin or light jacket into the testing room. No hats or scarves allowed.

    You will go through a security check and will be asked to show your arms and legs. You will be asked to turn pockets inside out so be aware that clothing with numerous pockets will cause a longer check-in process.

    You will be informed of the rules of your exam and given scratch paper and pencils if needed. Once seated, a proctor monitors the testing room at all times.

    After Your Exam:

    You will receive a score report immediately after the exam. Scores will also be provided to the Academic Success Center if you are enrolling at Texas A&M.

    If you are taking an exam via Zoom:
    Our office sends your scores to the Academic Success Center immediately after you complete your exam. You will be emailed your Individual Score Report for your personal records.

    FAQ's

    If you have questions about your scores:

    You can email the Academic Success Center at successcenter@tamu.edu

    If you are taking this exam for your New Student Conference:

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

    If 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.