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The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requires students to be assessed in reading, writing and math skills prior to enrolling in college.
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requires students to be assessed in reading, writing and math skills prior to enrolling in college.
The primary assessment used by Texarkana College is the Texas Higher Education Assessment, or THEA, exam. TSI and THEA have basically replaced TASP regulations that have been in effect since September of 1989.
Much like the previous TASP law, many students may be permanently exempt from test requirements while others may have requirements temporarily waived. A student who has not satisfied all TSI requirements must be advised by academic advisors prior to registration. Academic Advisors, working with each individual student, will create a plan for academic success that will outline developmental courses and/or retesting that may be required to satisfy all TSI criteria.
Those who contain any of the following criteria may be exempt from the TSI Requirement:
TSI requirements typically only affect academic programs. If you are seeking admission for a workforce development program check with the program page for specific TSI requirements.
For more information on Texas Success Initative (TSI) or information peratining to the exemptions, contact our Advising department at 903-823-3012 or by email at advising@texarkanacollege.edu.