The TSI assessment is an adaptive, computerized test that covers skills in English language arts and/or math to assess a student’s college readiness for appropriate placement into courses. Effective January 11, 2021, the only assessment that can be used to satisfy the Texas Success Initiative requirements for college readiness is the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2). Test scores achieved prior to this date via the original TSIA remain valid for five years from the test date, and will continue to satisfy TSI requirements until such expiration. For more information on the TSIA2, please visit the College Board Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) website
In-Person Testing The in-person administration fee that must be paid to the TEMC will depend on how many sections you need to take. The TSIA fee is $25 for the Math Section, $35 for the ELAR Section, and $60 for all sections. The fee for the Accuplacer Advanced Algebra & Functions placement test is $25. An additional equivalent administration fee can be incurred if your suspended exam is not completed within two business days. For students with a TSIA2 or Accuplacer voucher from another institution, the proctoring charge is a $30 flat fee. Remote Testing For information about the fee for remote voucher testing, please see Registration Instructions: Remote Testing below. Note: TEMC cannot provide refunds for any fees or payments beyond five business days from the date of payment. Your payment receipt is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase. It is essential to submit an appointment request within this timeframe to be eligible for testing.
Save the printed receipt as proof you paid.
Also note: TEMC cannot provide full or partial refunds for any fees or other payments beyond five business days from the date of payment.
Step 3 (Test day)
Bring the following documents:
A prohibited item violation will result in your test scores being invalidated. Payment will not be refunded, and you will need to provide payment again to retest. For more information about TEMC policy, please visit our policies page.
To test at our site, you will need to obtain a remote voucher from the school at which you will enroll. Texas State University is listed as a remote testing site within the Accuplacer system, so a representative of your school can create a voucher for you to take your test here. After your voucher is created, please email proctor@txstate.edu to request an appointment. Tests may begin as early as 9:00 am or as late as 12:30 pm. We are open Monday-Friday, except holidays. When we email you to confirm your appointment day and time, we will include a link to pay our proctoring fee online. Our proctoring fee to take TSIA2/Accuplacer exams at TEMC using a remote voucher from another school is $30.
Texas State has created modules to help you prepare for the TSIA exam. Texas State students who have a valid Net ID can access the Canvas prep modules for each section of the TSIA below. These will provide instruction and sample test questions for the exam and will take approximately 1-3 hours to complete. ELAR Test Prep Module MATH Test Prep Module
For the current information about TSIA 2.0 exam cut scores, exemptions, the PAA, and any other information regarding satisfying the TSIA requirement, please refer to the TSI Office.
276 or above merits placement into:
Prior to January 11, 2021, the Accuplacer College Math was administered as the test for demonstrating sufficient knowledge for advanced placement in math. These scores remain valid for five years from the date the test was taken. Scores on this test that merit placement above college algebra are:
A score of 86-102 merits placement into:
A score of 103 or higher merits placement into:
For TSIA2 Assessment scores from Texas State to be sent to another school If you need scores for the TSIA2 Assessment to be sent to another Texas public college or university, that school can access TSIA2 scores taken at Texas State (or at any other school or testing center) through the Cross-Institutional Score Reports tool within the TSIA2/Accuplacer system. You should just need to provide them your name, date of birth, and the name of the school or testing center where you took the exam. Accessing your scores in this way should be free; however, we can send your scores for a fee if you submit our Score Report Request Form. To process your request form, when you send it to us, you must also include a clear copy of a valid photo ID. Government-issued IDs that also include a signature are preferred, but we will also accept an active Texas State student ID. The form and a photocopy of your ID can be mailed, or you can scan them and email or fax. Allow three business days for processing your request.
| Mail to: | TEMC, Nueces |
| Test Score Reports | |
| 601 University Dr. | |
| San Marcos, TX 78666 | |
| Fax: | 512.245.2090 |
| Filedrop: | https://securetransfer.txstate.edu/filedrop/TEMC-testingcenter-files |
Payments can be made by credit card over the phone (512.245.2276), or if mailing in your form, you can include a money order made payable to Texas State University. Note: TEMC cannot provide refunds for any fees or other payments beyond one week from the date of payment. For TSIA2 scores from another school sent to Texas State If you need to request TSIA2 scores taken elsewhere for reporting to Texas State, you should fill out the form on the TSI Office's site to Submit TSI Scores.
Requests will be processed within two business days. Please note the operating hours for each campus testing center and available start times for the exam you wish to take when selecting your appointment time, and make sure to consider any additional time you may need.