January Test Dates
January 2 & 3
January 6 - 10
January 11 - Saturday – Both Heritage and Oso Creek Campuses
January 13 - 17
January 20 - DEL MAR COLLEGE CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
January 21 - 24
January 27 - 31
TSIA2 INFORMATION
TSIA2 INFORMATION
TSIA2 AVAILABLE NOW
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is now being offered IN-PERSON.
STEP 1: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
STEP 2: REGISTER FOR THE TSIA2 EXAM
- If you are receiving an error message or do not receive your Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) Verification ID within your inbox, spam, or junk folder, then please call our office for assistance at 361-698-1645.
TSI Test Dates
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January
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February
February Test Dates
February 3 - 7
February 10 - 14
February 15 - Saturday – Heritage Campus
February 17 - 21
February 22 - Saturday – Oso Creek Campus
February 24 - 28 -
March
March Test Dates
March 1 - Saturday – Both Heritage and Oso Creek Campuses
March 3 - 7
March 10 - March 14 - DEL MAR COLLEGE CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK
March 17 - 21
March 24 - 28
March 31 -
April
April Test Dates
April 1 - 4
April 7 - 11
April 12 - Saturday – Heritage Campus
April 14 - 18
April 21 - 25
April 26 - Saturday – Oso Creek Campus
April 28 - 30 -
May
May Test Dates
May 1 - 2
May 3 - Saturday – Both Heritage and Oso Creek Campuses
May 5 - 9
May 12 - 16
May 19 - May 23
May 26 - 30
UPDATE ON TSI ASSESSMENT
On January 11, 2021, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board replaced the college placement exam TSIA with a new version called TSIA2. The older version of TSIA will no longer be available and anybody testing for TSIA will be testing under the new TSIA 2.0 version. If you have taken the previous TSIA Assessment, your test scores are valid for a period of 5 years from the date of testing.
The TSIA2 is now TWO sections
- Mathematics section
- College Readiness Classification (CRC) Test – 20 items
- Diagnostic Test – 48 items
- New College Readiness Benchmarks for Math
- Math - CRC >= 950 or CRC<950 and Diagnostic Level 6
- English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) section
- College Readiness Classification (CRC) Test – 30 items
- Diagnostic Test – 48 items
- Essay - Persuasive (350-600 words)
- New College Readiness Benchmarks for ELAR
- ELAR – CRC >=945 and Essay >=5 or
CRC<945 and Diagnostic Level >=5 and Essay >=5
- ELAR – CRC >=945 and Essay >=5 or
Additional Notes
- Reading & Writing tests will be combined into ONE English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) & Math.
- Note: If the combination of your ELAR CRC and Diagnostic scores do not meet the benchmark level for college readiness, you will not be given an Essay prompt. Instead, your testing session is ended, and an individual score report is provided.
- New Assessment Scores: 910 – 990; Essay 0-8
- TSIA/TSIA2 scores are valid 5 years from date of testing.
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TESTING FEES
Pricing for the TSIA2 is as follows:
ELAR – $15.00
MATH - $15.00
Entire TSIA2 - $30.00Payment for TSIA2 can be done using your debit or credit card when you register online.
NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED FOR TSI.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS?
Examinees are allowed to bring only items allowed by individual exams into the Testing Labs. Examinees may NOT bring any prohibited items into the Testing Labs, including but not limited to: backpacks, purses, wallets, cell phones, electronic devices, watches, anything on the wrists, food/drink, any unauthorized testing aid, etc.
Examinees will be given a locker measuring 18(L) x 12(W) x 12(H) and key to place prohibited items. Items that do not fit into the locker need to be returned to the examinee's car, home or other secure area. Del Mar College is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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WHAT ARE THE TSIA2 COLLEGE READINESS BENCHMARKS?
- New College Readiness Benchmarks for Math
- Mathematics – CRC >= 950 or
- CRC < 950 and Diagnostic Level 6
- New College Readiness Benchmarks for ELAR
- ELAR -- CRC >= 945 and Essay >=5 or
- CRC < 945 and Diagnostic Level >= 5 and Essay >= 5
- New College Readiness Benchmarks for Math
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WHAT IS THE TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE ASSESSMENT 2.0 (TSIA2)?
The TSIA2 is a state mandate that requires testing to measure college-level readiness in reading, mathematics, and writing. Your test scores will not impact your admission to DMC, but you will be required to meet with an Advisor and enroll in a mandatory developmental education program each semester if your scores do not meet certain requirements. -
WHY IS THE TSI IMPORTANT?
This test will determine which classes you will be required to take during your first and subsequent semesters at Del Mar College. Your scores will determine if you will be advised into mandatory developmental courses before beginning college level courses in math, reading, and writing.
It is very important that you try your best in order to be placed accurately.
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CAN I BE EXEMPT FROM TAKING THE TSI?
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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING TESTING?
The entire TSIA2 exam is administered on the computer. The TSIA2 exam is a computer adaptive exam, which means test questions are based on your response to the previous question. Questions will either increase or decrease in difficulty depending on how you respond. Because the exam is computer adaptive, once you answer a test question, you may not go back to change an answer. You may also be given an additional diagnostic exam in a particular subject to provide more detailed placement information.
A valid photo ID, such as an unexpired driver's license, student ID or passport is required to test.
The test is untimed, but you should leave enough time to finish all sections of the exam. Each section can take up to two hours.
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ADDITIONAL PRACTICE FOR THE TSI EXAM
FREE OFFICIAL TSI APP
- This app can be accessed through your computer, tablet or mobile device.
- Download the Official TSI App
- Click "Sign Up" and follow the steps.
FREE PEER TUTORING AT THE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
Information about Peer Tutoring locations and hours of operation.
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ADDITIONAL TSI RESOURCES
Page last updated January 13, 2025.