Testing

The state of Texas and UT Arlington have certain requirements that must be met before students can enroll in classes. All testing requirements should be completed before attending orientation to ensure no delays when registering for classes.

TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (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. You will be unable to register for classes at orientation if you are TSI Liable and have not assessed your college readiness. To learn more about your next steps for TSI, click the LEARN MORE - TSI REQUIREMENT link. If you have questions about your TSI status, click the EMAIL ACADEMIC TESTING AND TSI SERVICES link.

Learn More - TSI Requirement Email Academic Testing and TSI Services
If you need to take the TSI Assessment, utilize one of the following options:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

E-mail tsi@uta.edu to register for Virtual Remote Testing. If reliable and secure remote connections are not available in your area, you may need to wait to take the TSI Assessment after you arrive in the US.

STUDENTS LIVING OUTSIDE OF THE DFW AREA

E-mail tsi@uta.edu to register for Remote Testing or Virtual Remote Testing.

RESIDENTS OF THE DFW AREA

Register with Testing Services to take the assessment at UTA.

MATH PLACEMENT ASSESSMENTS

To support students’ success in their math classes, UTA utilizes math placement assessment tests to determine your appropriate math placement. To ensure proper academic advisement for your degree, the math placement assessments must be completed prior to your academic advising appointment. Visit the Math Department website to learn more.

Math Department
Students must take the math placement assessments if:
  • TSI Complete and would like to enroll in a class higher than Math 1325 (college algebra). This includes students in engineering, science, and architecture majors.
Students do not need the math placement assessments if:
  • TSI Complete and will be enrolling in the following classes: Math 1301, Math 1302, Math 1308, Math 1325.
  • Will be transferring in a college algebra class or higher from a previous institution or dual credit.

Orientation Reservation

Review our Orientation options using the tabs at the top of this page. Once you know which session option and date is the best for you, make your Orientation reservation.

Make Your Reservation

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) TESTS AND INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) EXAMINATION

For information about claiming AP or IB credits, visit the University First-Year FAQs page and review the information for "Test Credit."

First year FAQS