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ACT:

  • Administered Prior to February 15, 2023:

    • Composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the English test exempts both the reading and writing sections of the TSIA2 Assessment.
    • Minimum score of 19 on the mathematics test exempts the mathematics section of the TSIA2 Assessment.

  • Administered On or After February 15, 2023:

    • A combined score of 40 on the English and Reading tests exempts the reading and writing sections of the TSIA2 Assessment.
    • A score of 22 on the mathematics test exempts the mathematics section of the TSIA2 Assessment. There is no composite score.

  • Note: Scores from pre-February 15, 2023, and post-February 15, 2023, ACT tests can be used, provided the respective benchmarks are met.

SAT:

  • Administered Prior to March 5, 2016:

    • Combined critical reading and mathematics score of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on the critical reading test exempts both the reading and writing sections of the TSIA2 Assessment.
    • Combined critical reading and mathematics score of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on the mathematics test exempts the mathematics section of the TSIA2 Assessment.

  • Administered On or After March 5, 2016:

    • Minimum score of 480 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) test exempts both the reading and writing sections of the TSIA2 Assessment.
    • Minimum score of 530 on the mathematics test exempts the mathematics section of the TSIA2 Assessment. There is no combined score.

  • Note: Mixing or combining scores from the pre-March 5, 2016, and post-March 5, 2016, SAT tests is not allowed.

GED:

  • Minimum score of 165 on the Mathematical Reasoning subject test exempts the mathematics section of the TSIA2 Assessment.
  • Minimum score of 165 on the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) subject test exempts the English Language Arts Reading (ELAR) section of the TSIA2 Assessment.

HiSET:

  • Minimum score of 15 on the Mathematics subtest exempts the mathematics section of the TSIA2 Assessment.
  • Minimum score of 15 on the Reading subtest and 15 on the Writing subtest, including a minimum score of 4 on the essay, exempts the ELAR section of the TSIA2 Assessment.

STAAR:

  • For five years from the testing date, a minimum Level 2 score of 4000 on English III exempts the TSIA2 Assessment for reading and writing.
  • Minimum Level 2 score of 4000 on the Algebra II EOC exempts the TSIA2 Assessment mathematics section.

Transfer Coursework:

  • Graduates with an associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
  • Students transferring from an accredited institution who have satisfactorily completed college-level coursework as determined by the receiving institution.
  • Students enrolled in a Level-One certificate program (42 or fewer semester credit hours) at a public junior college, technical institute, or state college.

Military Service:

  • Active duty members of the armed forces, Texas National Guard, or reserve components who have served for at least three years preceding enrollment.
  • Individuals honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty on or after August 1, 1990.

Please refer to the Why Placement Testing Information page for more information regarding the Texas Success Initiative Act 2.0 and its purpose.

TSIA2 Testing Information

The TSIA2 (Texas Success Initiative Assessment) is administered by computer, and test scores are available immediately following test completion. Testing is scheduled by appointment or administered during orientation dates.  Please call the SRSU Testing Center (432-837-8178) to schedule a test administration. If you are not certain you need to complete the full TSI test or individual portion(s), please contact the Office of Enrollment Management at admissions@sulross.edu or 432-837-8055 or 8126.

  • Fees: There is a $58.50 fee for the initial administration of all sections (Reading, Writing, or Math) or $28.50 per individual assessment. The same fees apply for retakes; you may retest as often as needed. Please visit the online marketplace to make the required payments.
  • Pre-Assessment Activity: Before taking the TSIA2, complete and submit a Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA).
  • Purpose: The TSIA2 results will indicate college readiness or identify reading, writing, and/or mathematics deficiencies. Students not meeting the minimum TSIA2 requirements will need to meet with Lobo Den Advisor to establish an Individual Developmental Education Plan (IDEP).
  • All in-person testing at Sul Ross is administered in the Testing Center located on the 3rd floor of the Briscoe Administration Building Room 302.
  • Additionally, from here on (as of October 14th, 2025), all TSIA2 related examinees will be required to read, agree to, and sign the Sul Ross State University Testing Center Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology and Medical Device Agreement Form prior to the administration of the exam.

Remote Testing

If you live outside the Tri-County area and plan to attend Sul Ross State University, Testing Services can help you arrange to take the TSIA2 home via ProctorU or at a local college or university to save travel time and costs. Follow these steps:

  1. Register for Remote Testing: Call or email the Sul Ross Testing Center at (432) 837-8178 or testing@sulross.edu to request an at home testing voucher.
  2. For in-person testing at a center near you, please provide the name and postal code of the institution or site you plan on testing at. Please note that the center receiving your voucher may require you to make an appointment before testing as well as pay additional proctoring fees. You will only need to purchase the test from Sul Ross State University.
  3. Fees: The full remote test comes out to $53.50. Each individual section is $28.50. Please visit the online marketplace to make the required payments.
  4. Pre-Assessment Activity: Before taking the TSIA2, complete and submit a Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA).
  5. Testing and Score Reporting: A confirmation email with your score report will be sent to the Sul Ross Testing Center after testing at the remote site. You will also receive a hard copy of the report for your records.
  6. Advising: Bring your TSIA2 score report to Sul Ross University during registration for advising.

For more information or assistance, please contact the Sul Ross Testing Center at (432) 837-8178.

Preparation Resources

Link to Study Guides – Mometrix Test Preparation

How to Print Your TSIA2 Scores

  1. Go to https://www.accuplacer.org/
  2. Click on “Information for Students” under “Student Portal”. This will open a new tab taking you into the Accuplacer student portal page.
  3. On your left-hand side, click on “Your Accuplacer Score Report”
  4. Fill in all the required information and hit the search button.
  5. You now have access to print out your scores.

Permission to Release TSIA2 Score

To request the release of your TSIA2 scores, please download and complete the form linked below. You can submit the form by either hand-delivering it to the Testing Center or emailing it to testing@sulross.edu.

Permission to Release TSIA2 Scores

Purchase your TSIA2 Test Here

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