TSI Assessment
Not all incoming students need to take the TSI Assessment. Students with a TSI Assessment exemption can enroll in any entry-level college course.
Visit our TSI Exemptions page if you believe you might be exempt.
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment
The TSI Assessment 2.0 has three sections, the ELAR (English, language arts, and reading), an essay response, and a math portion. Assessments include multiple-choice questions and an essay response aligned to the Texas College and Career Readiness Standards.
TSIA Testing Accommodations
- All accommodations must be approved BEFORE scheduling a TSIA appointment.
- Contact Disability Services for accommodation approval and scheduling.
Steps to schedule a TSIA exam
Step 1: Complete the Mandatory TSIA Pre-Assessment
All students must take a pre-assessment to be eligible to take the TSIA Exam. Complete the TSI Pre-Assessment and email your certificate to testingcenter@com.edu before you take the TSIA.
- Sign up for a free account with Accuplacer: TSIA pre-assessment
- Select “Texas Success Initiative 2.0 Pre-Assessment Activity"
It is the 3rd link on the page
Step 2: Sign up to test
- Click here to schedule to take TSI Assessment
- After scheduling your appointment, check your COM student email for appointment details.
TSIA Exam Fee
- Complete TSIA – $29
- Per-Section – $10
Step 3: Study for your TSIA exams
Need to transfer your TSIA scores to College of the Mainland?
Click here to send us your scores.
Are you taking the TSIA for another institution?
Individuals who need their TSIA proctored for another college or university can do so at the COM Testing Center. Testing Services charges a $29 proctor fee to administer the exam.
- Contact your institution to receive a TSIA Remote Voucher.
- After receiving your TSIA Remote Voucher, schedule your exam here.
- Bring a valid photo ID
High School Testing Information
Potential Dual Credit and Collegiate High School students may contact their College Connection Advisor for more TSIA testing information.