Who must take an assessment?

All students, unless otherwise exempt (see below) must take either THEA, COMPASS, ASSET, or ACCUPLACER prior to enrolling in college-level courses. The minimum required scores are listed in the chart below.  Transfer students can meet this requirement by having appropriate coursework in Reading, Writing, & Math.

TSI Exemptions

To be exempt from one or more sections of TSI you must meet one of the following:

ACT++

Reading/Writing -Composite 23 and English 19,
Math - Composite 23 and Math 19*

OR:

SAT++

Reading/Writing -Composite 1070 and Critical Reading 500
Math -  Composite 1070 and Math 500*

OR:

TAKS

Reading/Writing -E/LA/R 2200 with a 3 writing score,
Math - 2200*

OR:
Appropriate transfer coursework in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Math

OR:
Certain types of military service

++Scores cannot be more than 5 years old.

*TAMU-Commerce requires placement scores about exemption scores for placement into college-level math.

Students may contact the Office of Student Assessment and Evaluation (903-886-5122) for with questions about exemption or for test availability options and to register.