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The TSIA (Texas Success Initiative Assessment)

What is the Texas Success Initiative (TSIA)?

The Texas Success Initiative (TSIA) is a program that requires all undergraduate students to demonstrate their readiness in three key areas: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Through this initiative, the testing center aims to identify student's strengths and areas of improvement in order for students to be successful in college-level coursework.

TSIA Assessment scores are not used to determine admissions status; however, entering students must show they are in compliant or take the TSIA Assessment before enrolling in college-level courses. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals and interests, are used by academic advisers to place you in the appropriate entry math and English courses. 

Effective January 11, 2021, the only assessment that can be used to satisfy the Texas Success Initiative requirments for college readiness is the Texas Success Assessment 2.0 (TSIAA2). Test scores achieved prior to this date via the original TSIAA remain valid for five years from the test date, and will continue to satisfy TSIA requirements until expiration date. For more information on the TSIAA2, please visit

Before registering to take the TSIA Exam, all students must take the pre-assessment (PAA). You will not be allowed to take the TSIA Assessment until you completed this activity. The PAA can be accessed at  . Be sure to register, complete the PAA, print out the pre-assessment certificate and bring it with you to our Testing Center on the day of your TSIA exam.

TSIA Hold on your Account?

Students that are TSIA incomplete or did not send documentation to prove compliance will have a TSIA hold on their account that prevents course registration. To retrieve and send Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ your TSIA score,

Understanding Your TSIA Score

After taking your TSIA exam, you will receive your results in the subject areas you tested for. The chart below explains what scores are required to be placed in college level courses. If you do not meet the minimum cut-off scores, you will be placed into the appropriate developmental courses. This will be assessed with your designated advisor who will guide you in course registration. If taking TSIAA2 for the first time you are required to take all subjects.

***The college readiness cut-off scores for each subject***