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Starting January 11, 2021 the traditional TSI Assessment have been replaced with a Texas Success Initiative 2.0 (TSIA2). This assessment will only have two components Math and Reading and Writing will be combined into English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR)
- Current Reading and Writing tests will be combined into one ELAR section
- New college ready scores for Math and ELAR:
TSIA 2.0 Scores:
ELAR (Reading and Writing)- College Ready Classification (CRC) 945 and Essay 5 or College Ready Classification (CRC) less than 945 and Diagnostic Level of a 5 or 6 and at least a 5 Essay
Math- College Ready Classification (CRC) 950 or below 950 and Diagnostic Level 6
The Reading and Writing Sections will be combined into one ELAR section. You will not be able to take them separately. You will see both Reading and Writing questions and possibly the essay when taking the ELAR section. Your result on the ELAR section will determine if you reach the College Ready Classification in both Reading and Writing.
Pre-Assessment Activity
Before students are allowed to register for the TSI Assessment exam, they must complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA). At UTSA, the PAA must be completed online at: https://practice.accuplacer.org/login
All first-time freshmen who are “TSI Incomplete” are required to take the Pre-Assessment Activity prior to registering for their TSI Assessment.
Students must complete their PAA online prior to testing registration. Registration for the TSI Assessment may be done online through ASAP after completion has been determined by the Testing Services office.
Current TSI Options
Below are our current options for taking the TSI
Option 1- On Campus Testing
Option 2- Virtual TSI via Zoom
TSI Study Guide
The TSI Study Guide is located on the Accuplacer website: https://tsia2.pearsonperspective.com/perspective/
TSIA 2.0 Passing Scores
The following state score passing standards are shared with you so that you may compare your results today with those standards and determine if retesting or developmental activity is needed in your immediate future.
Mathematics: College Readiness Score of at least 950 or CRC score below 950 and diagnostic level of 6 (Entry-level college Math or Statistics allowed).
Obtaining a score of 950 or greater or a score below 950 and a diagnostic level of 6 enables students to register for MAT 1023,1033,1043 and MAT 1073 or STA 1043,1053.
In order to register for MAT 1093 and 1214 students must take and pass an additional Mathematics placement exam.
Scores below the required CRC will be evaluated for placement by the TSI office.
ELAR: College Readiness Score of at least 945 and essay of 5 or greater or a score below 945 and a diagnostic level of 5 or 6 and essay score of at least 5 (Entry-level Reading and Writing courses).
Scores below the required CRC will be evaluated for placement by the TSI office.
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state mandate required for all incoming students to be assessed in the areas of math, reading and writing. Students not exempt in one or both areas, must take a TSI Assessment in the area(s) not met prior to registering for college level courses.
TSI Exemptions
ACT taken prior to 2/15/2023:
ACT Full Exemption:
Composite score of 23 with 19 on the English test and 19 on the Mathematics test taken prior to February 15, 2023.
ACT Partial Exemption:
Composite score of 23 with a 19 on the English test or 19 on the Mathematics test taken prior to February 15, 2023.
ACT taken on or after 2/15/2023:
ACT Full Exemption:
Combined score of 40 on the English and Reading (E+R) and a score of 22 on the Mathematics test taken on or after February 15, 2023. There is no composite score.
ACT Partial Exemption:
Combined score of 40 on the English and Reading (E+R) tests or a score of 22 on the Mathematics test taken on or after February 15, 2023. There is no composite score.
The use of scores from both of the ACT administered prior to February 15, 2023 and the ACT administered after February 15, 2023 is allowable, as long as the required score requirements are met.
SAT
480 on the Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 530 on the Math section as of 3/01/2016.
STAAR
4000 English III, 4000 Reading III, 4000 Algebra II
GED
165 on the Mathematical Reasoning subject test and 165 on the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA).
HiSET
15 on the Mathematics subtest, and 15 on the Reading subtest, and a 15 on the Writing subset including a minimum score of 4 on the essay.
All scores are valid for 5 years.
Texas College Bridge
Students who have participated in a statewide Texas College Bridge program can send their completion certificates to UTSA through their Greenlight portal.
College Prep Course
Students who successfully completed a college prep course through a San Antonio area high school can submit their completion certificates to TSI Programs at tsi@utsa.edu.
College Credit
Students who took coursework at another institution (including Dual Credit), can submit their official transcript for evaluation to be fully or partially exempt.
AP Score
Students can submit their AP scores to UTSA through their College Board account. Note: Student must accept their AP scores that meet the minimum score required for UTSA credit for it to be considered.
Earned Prior Degree
Students who have previously earned a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Texas can submit their official transcripts to become exempt.
Non-Degree Seeking
Students who are admitted and considered non-degree seeking will be exempt.
Military
Students who have served in the military (on or after August 1, 1990) and were honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or a member of a reserved component of the armed forces of the U.S. (copy of DD214 required) will be exempted.
Active duty military members of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the U.S. will be exempted (letter from commanding officer required). This temporary exemption will be valid for only one semester; orders must be resubmitted each semester.