TSI (Texas Success Initiative)

WHAT IS TSI?

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state law requiring all Texas public institutions, including UT Arlington, to determine college readiness in Reading, Writing, and Math for all degree-seeking undergraduate students, both on campus and online. The TSIA2 is the name of the assessment test and is the measurement used to assess college readiness.
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TSI STATUS DEFINITIONS:

  TSI Overall Status Action Needed Enrollment Impact
red icon Liable 
TSI Exemption or TSI test score(s) haven't been received  All Enrollment Prevented
Action: Submit Documentation for a TSI exemption or TSI test score(s)
yellow icon Not Complete TSI test score(s) received are below college readiness benchmark TSI course enrollment required during 1st semester at UTA
Action: (optional): retake TSI test
green-logo Complete College readiness demonstrated in Math & English  No TSI enrollment impact
Action: none

 

TSI Complete: All TSI requirements are met, and no further action is needed.

TSI Not Complete: One or more sections of the TSI assessment were attempted, but developmental coursework is required based on the assessment results. Retesting is optional

TSI Liable: No documentation is available to determine your TSI status. Further action requires taking the test or providing an exemption.

VIEW YOUR TSI STATUS

View your TSI status in your MyMav account by going to MyMav Student Center and clicking on TSI Status.

Your TSI Status FAQs

See our frequently asked questions

  • Your TSI assessment status indicates whether you've taken the test as well as whether you've placed above or below the threshold for developmental coursework.
  • TSI Complete: All TSI requirements are met, and no further action is needed.
  • TSI Not Complete: One or more sections of the TSI assessment were attempted, but developmental coursework is required based on the assessment results. Retesting is optional.
  • TSI Liable: No documentation is available to determine your TSI status. Further action requires taking the test or providing an exemption.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is an assessment requiring by law that all undergraduate, degree-seeking students at Texas public colleges show college level readiness in English and Math.
  • Overall Status Liable: No. As the TSI Assessment is a placement test, your advisor will not be able to advise you appropriately without knowing where you are placed. Students must first have TSI assessment scores or an exemption on file.
  • Overall Status Not Complete: Yes, you can see your academic advisor to get advised for classes. You will be required to take TSI developmental courses for the subject area in which you are Not Complete. You also have the option to retest.
  • Overall Status Liable: Test results indicating a TSI Liable status means you cannot register for any classes until you take the TSIA2 assessment or submit an exemption.
  • Overall Status Not Complete: Yes, you can see your academic advisor to get advised for classes. You will be required to take TSI developmental courses for the subject area in which you are Not Complete. You also have the option to retest.
  • TSI Liable: Determine if you qualify for any exemptions and follow the instructions to submit the exemption officially to UTA. If you do not qualify for any exemptions, you will be required to test for the TSIA2.
  • TSI Not Complete: You will be required to enroll in TSI developmental coursework for the Not Complete subject area during your first semester at UTA. Your TSI advisor will advise you on which courses you are required to take. You also have the option to retest in the subject area you are Not Complete in.

Contact Info

Contact Academic Testing & TSI Services (ATTS) at tsi@uta.edu or 817-272-2362 if you need assistance registering for the test, sending in scores, submitting exemptions, or any other questions you may have. Click here to book an advising appointment with your TSI advisor.