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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.
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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.
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Note: Scores from pre-February 15, 2023, and post-February 15, 2023, ACT tests can be used, provided the respective benchmarks are met.
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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.
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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.
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Note: Mixing or combining scores from the pre-March 5, 2016, and post-March 5, 2016, SAT tests is not allowed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 or to take the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA). Students not meeting minimum TSIA2 requirements must meet with a TSIA2 advisor and establish an Individual Developmental Education Plan (IDEP).
TSIA2 Testing Information
The TSIA2 is a computer-administered test; scores are available immediately upon completion. Testing is scheduled by appointment or administered shortly before orientation dates. To schedule a test, please call the SRSU Testing Center at 432-837-8178.
- Fees: There is a $45 fee for the initial administration of all sections (Reading, Writing, or Math) or $15 per individual assessment. The same fees apply for retakes; you may retest as often as needed.
- 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 a TSIA2 advisor to establish an Individual Developmental Education Plan (IDEP).
For more information or to register for the TSIA2, call 432-837-8178.
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 at a local college or university to save travel time and costs. Follow these steps:
- Register for Remote Testing: Call the Sul Ross Testing Center at (432) 837-8178 to register for testing near your center. You will receive a voucher number via email to present at the remote testing center.
- Fees: The remote testing fee is $40, plus any proctoring fees charged by the testing institution administering your test.
- Pre-Assessment Activity: Complete and submit the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) form, allowing Sul Ross to view your report scores.
- 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.
- 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
- Go to https://www.accuplacer.org/
- Click on “Information for Students” under “Student Portal”. This will open a new tab taking you into the Accuplacer student portal page.
- On your left hand side, click on “Your Accuplacer Score Report”
- Fill in all the required information and hit the search button.
- 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.