The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you’re ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.

If you’re not ready for college-level courses, the tests help determine what types of courses or interventions will best prepare you for college-level work. You take TSIA2 tests on a computer and, depending on school policy, may get your results immediately after you finish the test.

Not all incoming students need to take the TSI Assessment.  There are many ways to become exempt.  Qualifying for a TSI Assessment exemption means that you can enroll in any entry-level college course without restrictions.  Student may be exempt if they:

• have met the minimum college readiness standards on SAT or ACT;

• have successfully completed college-level English and math courses;

• have enrolled in a Level-One certificate program (fewer than 43 semester credit hours);

• are not seeking a degree; or

• have been, or currently are, in the military.

Having an exemption means that you can enroll in any freshman-level college course in a specific area without having to take TSIA2 or complete a prerequisite. Not all entering students need to take TSIA2.

You may be exempt if you:

• have met the minimum college readiness standard on the SAT®, ACT® , or the English III/Algebra II STAAR End-of-Course high school tests;

• have successfully completed a high school College Preparatory Course*;

• have successfully completed college-level course(s);

• have enrolled in a Level-One certificate program (fewer than 43 semester credit hours);

• aren’t seeking a degree;

• have been, or currently are, in the military.

If you think you may be exempt, contact an adviser or counselor at your institution or high school.