Who needs to take the TSIA2 assessment and how is this test scheduled?

All college students pursuing an Associate’s degree program* must take the new TSIA2 Assessment unless they meet one of these TSIA2 Exemptions. A student can use the following to meet their TSIA2 (Texas Success Initiative) requirement:

• TSI Assessment scores for Reading/Writing and Math or other previous placement test scores posted on an official transcript from another Texas school

• An earned a degree, such as an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s or Master's degree

• Completed coursework at another institution that would exempt you from taking the TSI exam

• Required ACT or SAT scores taken with 5 years of the first day for the semester in which you plan to attend

• DD214 with Honorable discharge along with the TSI Military Exemption Waiver form.
  *If you are applying for the Fire Science/ EMS Certificate you will be required to take the TSIA2 as an entrance exam into their program.

If you are unsure if you need to take the TSIA2 you can contact admissions@nctc.edu or text an Enrollment Guide at (940) 374-4976 before or after applying to make sure!

If you are required to take the TSIA2 Assessment you can follow the steps here to set up a TSIA2 test date.