Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

Texas House Bill 286 created the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) to ensure that all new-to-college students are provided (1) assessment of their readiness for freshman-level academic coursework, (2) advisement and educational support necessary to assist students who are not ready to enroll in academic coursework, and (3) evaluation to determine when they are ready to enroll in college-level coursework.

The TSI was updated effective January 11, 2021. The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) was revised and takes the place of the prior TSI Assessment. The Reading and Writing sections were combined into one English Language Arts Reading (ELAR) section. The TSIA2 Mathematics section remained a standalone assessment.

TSIA2 measures mathematics, reading, and writing skills to determine a student’s readiness to enroll in entry-level freshman courses. Students are required to test and to be advised based on the results of their TSIA2 scores. Students will not be denied admission to Tarrant County College (TCC) based on TSIA2 or other college placement scores. Testing must be completed prior to enrolling in classes.

The required TSIA2 test is administered at the TCC Testing Centers on each campus. Testing appointments may be required and a fee may be assessed. Test scores are usually available immediately following testing. Career advisors will assist students with score interpretation.

Students must complete a pre-assessment activity (PAA) prior to taking the TSIA2 Test.

Students should contact the campus Testing Services for additional information.

Free TSIA2 workshops may be offered by the campus tutoring centers to review test topics and provide practice for students retaking sections of the TSI Assessment. Students are encouraged to attend a TSIA2 Workshop and to retest.