2020 - 2021 DUAL STUDENTS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION - TSI-A EXEMPTION AND TESTING INSTRUCTIONS

Sep 27, 2026

2020-2021 dual students receive instructions on TSI-A exemption and the testing process for TCC-Northeast. Students are exempt if SAT or ACT meet stated minimums, with scores sent directly to TCC and a PDF provided to their CHHS/GHS counselor by April 10. For non-exempt students, walk-in testing dates, eligibility referral forms, required ID and TCC student ID, absence coding, and post-test score reporting are detailed, alongside testing center hours, prohibited items, monitoring, and accessibility accommodations.

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Are you EXEMPT from taking the TSI-A?

SAT and ACT minimum standards

If you meet the requirements for exemption

Official score submission deadlines

Instructions for TSI-A

Walk-in testing dates

Step 1 to Step 5 requirements

Testing center information and hours

Testing rules and accommodations

2020 – 2021 DUAL STUDENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you receive an email from TCC requesting your official high school transcript and proof of your meningitis vaccination, you do not need to do anything. GCISD will be giving TCC your high school transcript. A meningitis shot is only required IF: 1. You plan to take a class on TCC’s campus –OR- 2. If you plan to use any of TCC’s campus resources such as the tutoring or writing center. Are you EXEMPT from taking the TSI-A? If you meet the minimum standards on either the SAT or ACT you are exempt from taking the TSI-A. | SAT | Reading/Writing min. 480 | | ACT | English min. 19 AND Composite min. 23 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Math min. 530 | | | Math min. 19 AND Composite min. 23 | If you meet the requirements for exemption, you must: 1. Request your official scores from your College Board or ACT account to be sent directly to the TCC South Campus (they will forward your scores to the Northeast campus) no later than Friday, April 10. 2. Give a PDF copy of your official scores to your CHHS/GHS counselor no later than Friday, April 10. Instructions for TSI-A The TCC-Northeast Campus Testing Center will be open for walk-in TSI-A test takers on the following dates: March 23-27, March 30-April 3 and April 6-10. Step 1: You must view the PAA video prior to testing for the TSI-A. This will be shown on February 21st at CHHS/GHS during your Apply TCC session. Step 2: You must get a testing referral form from the TCC Northeast Dual Office, the TCC Advisement Office or the TCC Testing Center. The TCC Dual Office (NBSS 1102-across from the main admin building) is open Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, however, you must arrive no later than 2:30 PM (12:30 PM on Fridays) in order to have ample time to get the referral and arrive at the testing center before 3 PM (1 PM on Fridays) . Parents cannot pick up the referral form for students. TCC Northeast Dual office: 817-515-6432. Step 3: You must bring a photo ID, your TCC Student ID \#, and referral form to the TCC-NE Campus Testing Center in order to be admitted. The testing center is located in NSTU 1800A and can be reached at 817-515-6868. Step 4: Have the TCC Testing Center sign below confirming you were at TCC taking the TSI-A for the portion of the day you are absent from school. Upon your return to school, please give this form to your attendance office so your absence can be coded as O-T (Other-Testing) so it does not count against you for exemptions. Step 5: Bring a copy of your TSI-A score report back to your GCISD Counselor immediately following testing. This note is to confirm the following GCISD Student was taking the TSI-A assessment at the TCC-Northeast Campus Testing Center on the following date. TCC Testing Personnel Student Name (Please Print) Date TCC Northeast Campus Testing Center Information 828 West Harwood Road Hurst, TX 76054 | NSTU 1800A | (817) 515-6868 Hours of Operation-Spring: Monday-Thursday: 8 AM-7 PM; Fridays: 8:30 AM-5 PM Testing is on a Walk-In Basis If testing for all sections you may arrive between 8 AM-3PM (Monday-Thursday) and 9 AM-1 PM (Friday) Please arrive no later than 4 PM if testing 1 or 2 sections of ALEKS (Monday-Thursday) and 2 PM (Friday) Note: Testing Times are subject to change Note: ● An official picture ID is required when entering and exiting the testing center. ● Unfinished test sections automatically close after 14 calendar days and cannot be reopened. If you return after 14 calendar days, you will repeat Question 1 of the same test section where you stopped. ● Not permitted: calculators, dictionaries, food or drink. ● Cell phones are not allowed. ● Cameras record all test activity. The TSI Assessment test lab is electronically monitored. ● Lockers: Place all small portable electronic devices, such as smart-watches and cell phones, inside lockers. ● Students with a 504 or IEP who may need accommodations for t

FAQs

Who is exempt from taking the TSI-A during 2020-2021 dual student enrollment?

Students are exempt if they meet the minimum standards on either the SAT or ACT. If exempt, official scores must be requested/sent directly to TCC and a PDF must be given to the student’s CHHS/GHS counselor by April 10.

When can students take the TSI-A at the TCC-Northeast Campus Testing Center?

Walk-in testing is available March 23-27, March 30-April 3, and April 6-10. Testing times depend on whether students test for all sections or only 1–2 sections, and arrivals must follow the listed cutoff times.

What are the required steps and materials for testing on the TSI-A?

Students must watch the PAA video before testing, obtain a testing referral form from an approved TCC office, and bring photo ID, their TCC student ID number, and the referral form to the testing center. After testing, they must return a copy of the TSI-A score report to their GCISD counselor and have the testing center confirm attendance for absence coding as O-T.

Sep 27, 2026

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