TSI (Texas Success Initiative)

WHAT IS 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.
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TSI STATUS DEFINITIONS:

Status Icon TSI Overall Status Action Needed Enrollment Impact
red icon Liable 
 TSI Exemption or TSI test score(s) haven't been received  All Enrollment Prevented
Action: Submit Documentation for a TSI exemption or TSI test score(s)
yellow icon Not Complete TSI test score(s) received are below college readiness benchmark TSI course enrollment required during 1st semester at UTA
Action: (optional): retake TSI test
green-logo Complete College readiness demonstrated in Math & English  No TSI enrollment impact
Action: none

 

TSI Complete: All TSI requirements are met, and no further action is needed.

TSI Not Complete: One or more sections of the TSI assessment were attempted, but developmental coursework is required based on the assessment results. Retesting is optional

TSI Liable: No documentation is available to determine your TSI status. Further action requires taking the test or providing an exemption.