TSI Assessment

Before You Take the TSI Assessment

If you attend or plan to attend TCC

Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) before you can register for the TSI Assessment. The PAA provides an overview of the TSI Assessment. It includes sample questions and resources to help you study.

To complete the PAA,

1. Log in or create an account with ACCUPLACER Practice App.
   • We recommend using your personal email address when creating your account.
2. Choose Texas Success Initiative 2.0 Pre-Assessment Activity (TSIA2-PAA).
3. Begin the assessment.
4. Choose Tarrant County College as the institution.
5. Complete the rest of the PAA.

If you attend an institution other than TCC

To take the TSI Assessment at TCC for another institution, you must:

• Complete an application for admission,
• Have a TCC ID number,
• Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA).

If you're testing for another institution, you will be required to pay both the TCC TSI Assessment fee and the $29.50 ProctorU (Meazure Learning) proctored test appointment fee. TCC will not cover the cost of your ProctorU (Meazure Learning) proctored test appointment fee.

Your fees must be paid before you can get a voucher and schedule your testing appointment.

If you're a dual credit student

Contact your high school counselor or your dual credit office before completing your TSI Assessment.

For college-level coursework, you must meet TSI eligibility requirements or prerequisites.

Dual enrollment students must have TSI Assessment scores or an exemption/waiver on file.

ID Requirements

You must show a current photo ID to take the TSI Assessment. TCC accepts the following photo IDs:

• Driver's license (A DMV receipt for ID renewal may be presented with an expired ID)
• State-issued ID card
• Passport
• High school ID card
• College ID card

Expired IDs, photocopies, or digital pictures of IDs will not be accepted.

If you do not have one of these IDs, submit the ACCUPLACER Student ID Form (PDF)Listen (opens in a new tab) to Testing Services.

Registering for the TSI Assessment through the TCC Testing Center

What are my testing options for the TSI Assessment?

The TSI is offered through one of the following options:

• Remotely through ProctorU (Meazure Learning)
• In person by appointment only at an on-campus testing center

How do I get started?

1. The career advisor/Success Coach/dual credit office will create a test referral.
   • Note: Your referral is only valid September 1, 2026–August 31, 2027.
2. You will request an appointment to take your TSI and pay testing fees. (See next question to request an appointment.)
3. You will receive a confirmation email from RegisterBlast via Testing Services.
4. For remote testing appointments: Testing Services will create a voucher. Accuplacer will email you a link with your voucher code and more instructions.
   • For on-campus appointments: You will not receive a voucher.

Contact the Information Center at 817-515-8223 or asktcc@tccd.edu for help.

I have my test referral. How do I request an appointment time?

Request your appointment time and pay testing fees for your campus:

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• TCC Northeast Exam Registration (RegisterBlast)
• TCC Northwest Exam Registration (RegisterBlast)
• TCC South Exam Registration (RegisterBlast)
• TCC Southeast Exam Registration (RegisterBlast)
• TCC Trinity River Exam Registration (RegisterBlast)

What if I no-show or miss my remote scheduled test appointment?

Contact your campus Testing Services for next steps.

What to Expect During the TSI Assessment

What's the difference between taking the TSI remotely through ProctorU (Meazure Learning) and taking it in person?

When taking the exam online, you will have a live webcam proctor with ProctorU (Meazure Learning). The live proctor will monitor you while you're testing, and you will be video recorded.

You may use scratch paper. You will be required to show both sides of scratch paper to the online proctor at the beginning and end of your test appointment.

You are not permitted to have the following during your test:

• Food and beverage
• Electronics (such as phone, smartwatch, TV)
• Aids (such as dictionaries or thesauruses)

Find out more about preparing for TSI remote testing through ProctorU (Meazure Learning) (opens in a new tab).

How long does the TSI Assessment take?

The TSI Assessment is not a timed test. The average time to complete all sections of the test is 3–5 hours.

What if I can't finish my test during my appointment?

In-Person Testing

You must complete the TSI within 14 days after you've started.

If you fail to complete your test during your scheduled appointment, you will be required to schedule your follow-up appointment before you leave.

Remote Testing via ProctorU (Meazure Learning)

You must complete your assigned test section during your scheduled appointment.

If you fail to complete any or all sections in a single appointment during remote testing, you can:

• Request another voucher from Testing Services to retake your test remotely. You will be required to schedule another appointment with ProctorU (Meazure Learning) and must start the entire test over.

• Schedule an appointment to complete the unfinished test session at a testing center on campus. Testing services will reopen your unfinished test.

This could impact you if you've split your reading/writing and math sections into 2 appointments. 2 appointments will use 2 vouchers, which means you have used both of your free remote test sessions.

If you need additional testing after a second testing appointment, you will be responsible for paying the $29.50 proctor fee before you can get a voucher and schedule your test appointment.

Reviewing Your TSI Assessment Score

You can access your score report any time through the ACCUPLACER Student Portal (opens in a new tab).

TSI scores from a successfully completed test appointment will be available in your TCC student record within 1 business day, in most cases.

What score do I need on the TSI Assessment?

To meet TSI and course prerequisite requirements, you must meet or exceed the following college-ready scores:

If you meet the college-ready score, you can enroll in college-level courses that match your skill level.

What if I did not meet the college-ready score?

Find your course placement based on your TSI Assessment scores for:

• Mathematics Scores and Course Placement
• Integrated Reading/Writing Scores and Course Placement

You cannot pass or fail the TSI Assessment.

If you did not meet the college-ready score, you will enroll in college readiness courses. These courses improve your skills and prepare you for success in college-level courses.

Dual enrollment students cannot participate in developmental studies, including co-requisite course models.

What is this code at the bottom of my score report?

This is your Learning Locator code. The Learning Locator code is a custom code you receive with your test results. This shows what your strengths and weaknesses are.

Access customized study materials to help you study for the TSI Assessment. Enter your Learning Locator code at 60x30TX ACCUPLACER Learning Resources (opens in a new tab).

When you feel ready to improve your score, you can retake the TSI Assessment.

Can I take the TSI Assessment again?

Yes. You may retest at any time, upon availability.

Before you retake your test, you must meet with a career advisor to receive another test referral. After you have requested a retest referral, submit another test registration in RegisterBlast.

ProctorU (Meazure Learning) Retakes

TCC will only cover the ProctorU (Meazure Learning) $29.50 proctor fee 2 times. If you need to take the TSI Assessment more than 2 times, you will be responsible for paying the $29.50 ProctorU (Meazure Learning) proctor fee per assessment.

Improve Your Score

To help improve your scores, look for the Learning Locator code in your TSI-A score report. You can find this in the ACCUPLACER Student Portal.

What do I do with my TSI scores once I've finished the test?

Contact Career Advising to talk about your TSI scores and course placement options.

How long is my score valid?

TSI Assessment (TSIA and TSIA2) results are valid for 5 years from the date you took the test.

All copies of your results are available through the ACCUPLACER Student Portal. This includes if you've tested more than once.

Sharing Your TSI Assessment Score

If you took the TSI at TCC

TSI scores will be available in your TCC student record within 1 business day, in most cases.

If you took the TSI at another school

You can choose one of the following options to share your TSI Assessment score:

1. Request TCC to access your scores from another institution: Contact TCC to request your official scores from the school where you originally tested. Submit the CIR TSI Score Request Form to Testing Services.
2. Request your intended transfer school access your scores: Contact your intended school and request your official scores pulled from TCC.

Need help?

Need help sharing scores with or getting scores from other institutions? Contact Testing Services.

Cost of the TSI Assessment

The TSI Assessment costs $29.

However, your testing fee is waived if you are a high school student between September 1, 2026–August 31, 2027, and you're either:

• Attending a Tarrant County public, charter, private, or home school,
  or
• Classified as an in-county resident.

If you are testing for another college, you will need to pay a retest fee of $10 per section, or $29 for the entire test.

How do I pay for the TSI Assessment?

You'll pay through RegisterBlast when you register for the TSI Assessment.

What is my cost if I'm taking the TSI Assessment for another institution?

If you're testing for another institution, you will be required to pay the TCC TSI Assessment fee, and (if taking the test remotely) the $29.50 ProctorU (Meazure Learning) proctored test appointment fee. TCC will not cover the cost of your ProctorU (Meazure Learning) proctored test appointment fee.

Your fees must be paid before you can get a voucher and schedule your testing appointment.

Are there any extra costs to use ProctorU (Meazure Learning) for my TSI Assessment?

ProctorU (Meazure Learning) charges a $29.50 fee per proctored test appointment. However, TCC will cover this fee up to 2 times per TCC-bound student.

How long will TCC continue to cover the cost of the ProctorU (Meazure Learning) proctor fees?

TCC will cover the cost for up to 2 proctored appointment fees per TCC-bound student until otherwise noted.

Do I have to pay for my test before I can get a voucher and schedule my test?

Yes. You must pay any testing fees before you can receive your voucher. If you cannot pay your testing fees online, you should contact Testing Services.

Studying for the TSI Assessment

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From the College Board

• TSI Student Informative Brochure (PDF)Listen: View a brochure with an overview of the TSI
• TSI Web-Based Study App—Texas Version: Use practice tests to get familiar with test content areas

From Accuplacer

• TSIA2 Learning Resources: Get materials to target areas of improvement