For a chart of TSI exemptions from ACT, SAT, or TAKS scores, click here.

 

I already took the ACT or SAT.
I’m not required to take any more tests.

• ACT and SAT are used for admission purposes.
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• The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requires students who did not score at high, exemption levels on the ACT,SAT or TAKS take a TSI approved exam even after being admitted to college.
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• TSI exams must be taken prior to orientation and registering for college courses at any state supported institution.

I’m sure I scored at high enough levels on ACT,SAT or TAKS to be exempt from any Texas Success Initiative testing.

• Exemptions can be full or partial
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• Partial exemption means you still need to test in certain content areas prior to being allowed to register for classes.
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• A listing of full and partial exemption criteria is available at: www.utsa.edu/success/ Over 50% of new freshman do not meet full exemption criteria and must take a TSI test prior to Orientation.

Just in case, I’m not exempt,
how and where do I take a TSI test?

• TSI exams: THEA, Accuplacer, Compass or ASSET Can be taken at any College or University near you!
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• Have the school where you are testing send a sealed copy of your scores to UTSA.
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• Check that scores have been received by the Registrar Office prior to your Orientation day.