View the TSI exemptions below. You do not have to take the TSI Assessment if you:

• Graduated college with an associate or bachelor’s degree; or
• Have earned a C or higher in a college-level course at an accredited institution. The course must be equivalent to an ACC course on the approved ACC TSI course list.
• Previously attended college and have been determined to have met college readiness standards by that institution; or
• Are student who is enrolling in a Level 1 certificate program and are taking courses ONLY in the certificate award plan; or
• Are serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and have been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment; or
• On or after August 1, 1990, were honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States.
• You have completed the SAT, ACT, or other approved assessment exam with the minimum score needed for TSI exemption. The following tests can be used to exempt you from one or more parts of the TSI Assessment. Tests must have been taken within the previous five years.

MINIMUM SCORES ELIGIBLE FOR TSI ASSESSMENT EXEMPTION

Note: Mixing or combining scores from the SAT administered prior to March 2016 and the SAT administered March 2016 and later, is not allowable.

Go to the previous “Am I exempt” tab to see the minimum scores needed for exemption.

Contact Enrollment Services at startnow@austincc.edu if you believe you meet the qualifications for the TSI Exemption. (A hold is placed on registration until the exemption is verified so contact them as soon as possible.)

The following are the current sets of score ranges. You have completed Texas Success Initiative requirements for a subject area if you earn the minimum score listed in the charts and date ranges below.

State-Approved Minimum Scores to be TSI Complete, effective January 11, 2021

State-Approved Minimum Scores to be TSI Complete for assessment taken prior to January 11, 2021 (good for 5 years from date of exam)

Note*: A placement score less than 340 and an ABE Diagnostic level of at least 4, and essay score of at least 5.

If you have taken the TSI Assessment at a High School or College/University and would like for ACC to retrieve your TSI Assessment Scores complete the Request for TSI Scores. (Please allow up to 2 business days to process the TSI Score Report.)

The State of Texas requires all incoming college students in Texas to complete a Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) before taking the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment. (Note: Students who are retesting for the TSI Assessment, are not required to redo the PAA.)

After you have reviewed all sections, you will receive an email of Certificate of Completion​. Make sure you save this email for your records as we may require you to show proof of completion.

To purchase the TSI Assessment go to ACC’s Marketplace. Make sure you save this email for your records as we may require you to show proof of payment.

Fee Waivers
You may also qualify for a Financial Aid TSI/ESOL fee waiver. Students seeking a TSI/ESOL waiver need to email finaid@austincc.edu and request that they assess your eligibility for a waiver before paying the TSI/ESOL fee. A financial aid staff member will review the request and email you back. If approved, you will forward this email with all required documents to initiate the testing process.

If you need accommodations for the TSI Assessment, the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office can assist you. Please contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) before you schedule your TSI Assessment appointment. Contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to get started SAS@austincc.edu

STUDY

TSIA2 Learning Resources

Go to this URL: https://tsia2.pearsonperspective.com
Pass Phrase: TSIA2_edu

TEST

Campus Testing

Please click the schedule link for the campus you would like to test: Assessment Schedule

Virtual Remote TSI Testing

Virtual testing offers an alternative vehicle for testing, targeting those students that for good reason cannot come in person to test. Virtual testing is proctored by Examity, the College Board-approved vendor for Accuplacer.

There are two fees involved in taking the TSI Exam virtually, the TSI Exam Fee and the Proctoring Fee. The Examity Proctoring Fee is $25+Tax.

Please email assessments@austincc.edu to request virtual remote testing.

Contact assessments@austincc.edu.