TSI Assessment 2.0 - Register for an Exam - P-16 Outreach & Testing Services

Sep 27, 2026

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TSI Assessment 2.0 is a Texas diagnostic testing and developmental instruction program established by the Texas Legislature to improve student success rates in Texas colleges. College entrants must meet minimum standards in math, reading, and writing; those who do not qualify enroll in developmental interventions. The computer-adaptive, untimed placement and diagnostic tests generate an immediate score report used to determine eligible college course placement. Registration includes an exam fee, online registration steps, required ID, time reporting rules, nonrefundable fees, no-calculator guidance, and a required pre-assessment activity with documentation.

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completed utrgv edu/p16/testing TSI Assessment 2.0 The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment 2.0 has been instituted by the Texas Legislature and is a program of diagnostic testing and developmental instruction designed to improve student success rates in Texas colleges. When entering college, students are required to meet established minimum standards on assessment tests in: math, reading, and writing. Students who do not meet these standards are required to enroll in developmental interventions to improve their academic skills and prepare them for college-level courses. The TSIA2 Placement and Diagnostic tests are computer adaptive assessments, and the specific questions that appear on any given test administration varies based on each individual student’s performance on each item. Questions increase or decrease in difficulty level depending on how a student responds. The assessments are untimed; however, it is important for students to allow enough time to complete each test because the results are a key factor in determining the course(s) in which they can enroll. When students complete the assessment, a score report will be generated immediately. Registration Steps: 1. EXAM FEE: $48 for both sections. ($32 for ELA-R and $16 for Math) Please Note: No convenience fee will be charged if paying with a credit card 2. ONLINE REGISTRATION: To secure a seat, registration must bein advance. Please visit www. . and click on *REGISTER FOR AN EXAM* to view a list of available exam dates and times. You will need a valid email address to setup an account (see reverse side for online registration steps) . Acceptable forms of payment are: VISA, MasterCard, Discover or electronic check. 3. REPORTING TIME: Report to the exam site at least 10 minutes before your test time. Late examinees will not be allowed to test after their scheduled test time and exam fees will not be refunded. ** Before you take the TSI Assessment, you must complete a Pre-Assessment Activity. UTRGV is required by state law to provide the Pre-Assessment Activity as well as document your participation. It is very important that you complete this activity before you take the test. Please print the confirmation page at the end of the Pre-Assessment Activity. You WILL NOT be allowed to take the TSI Assessment until you have completed this activity. Please visit [https://](https://)[ ](https://)[practice.accuplacer.org/login](practice.accuplacer.org/login) and allow yourself plenty of time to review the information 4. IDENTIFICATION: Bring a valid (non expired) PHOTO ID, preferably a driver’s license, recent school ID, or passport. Examinees will not be admitted without a proper PHOTO ID—expired IDs are not acceptable. 5. REFUND POLICY: All exam fees are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred. 6. CALCULATORS: Students are not allowed to use any type of calculator when taking a TSIA2 . A pop-up calculator is embedded in the test for some questions. 7. RETEST POLICY: A student may retake the TSIA2 at any time. However, before attempting to retest, it is strongly recommended that students review preparation materials. See reverse side for preparation information. P-16 Outreach & Testing Services Brownsville: 956-882-8875 UTRGV at St. Joseph’s Academy 101 Saint Joseph Dr. Brownsville, TX 78520 Edinburg: 956-665-7523 1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. Edinburg, TX 78539 [www.utrgv.edu/p16/testing](www.utrgv.edu/p16/testing) 7/13/2023 utrgv edu/p16/testing utrgv edu/p16/testing TSI Assessment 2.0 Follow these simple steps to register for an exam: To register for an exam go to www. . 1. To register for an exam go to www. . 2. Scroll down, look for, and click on the “Register for an exam” button 3. Click on the location where you would like to test 4. Click on the exam you are needing to register for 5. Find the date and time you would like to register for and click the event name 6. Click the “Add to Cart” bu

FAQs

What subjects and minimum standards are required for college placement?

Students must meet established minimum standards on assessment tests in math, reading, and writing.

How does TSIA2 computer-adaptive testing work and when will results be available?

TSIA2 Placement and Diagnostic tests are computer adaptive and the questions change based on student performance. The assessments are untimed, and an immediate score report is generated when the assessment is completed.

What key rules apply before and during the exam?

Students must complete the required pre-assessment activity before taking the TSIA2 and will not be allowed to test without it. On test day, students must bring a valid non-expired photo ID, arrive at least 10 minutes early, and cannot use any type of calculator during the test.

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by Connor