THEA - (Texas Higher Education Assessment)
The Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) assess the reading, mathematics, and writing skills that entering freshman-level students should have if they are to perform effectively in undergraduate certificate or degree programs in Texas public colleges or universities. The THEA test is the only assessment developed specifically to evaluate the readiness of students for college-level coursework in Texas. It was developed by National Evaluation Systems, Inc. (NES®), through a rigorous review and approval process supported by skilled and experienced Texas educators. THEA is used at TAMU - Commerce in making placement decisions for enrolling in college-level courses to satisfy the Texas Success Initiative (TSI).*
The state THEA is paper/pencil and is offered state-wide four times per year. Go to www.thea.nesinc.com for registration information, including test dates and fees.
*If you have any questions about TSI, please contact your advisor for more information.
What to Expect on the day of the Exam:
- Report to McDowell Business Administration Building Room 315 on the date and time for which you are scheduled.
- A valid photo ID is required.
- The test is 5 hours long and has 3 sections. (you may leave when you finish the section(s) you are taking)
Bring these items to the test center:
- Acceptable identification
- Sharpened soft-lead (No. 2) pencils with good erasers. (No mechanical pencils)
- You may use a four-function nonprogrammable calculator (note: calculators will not be supplied at the test center.) Click here for more information.
Do NOT bring*
- cellular phones
- watch with audible alarm
- mechanical pencils
- pens
- textbooks
- foreign language dictionaries
- dictionaries
- notes or other aids
- scratch paper
- highlighters
- Compass, protractor, ruler, or any other aids
- pagers or beepers
- photographic devices
- CD or tape players
- reading material
- food, drink (including water)
*If any of the prohibited items are brought to the center they will be taken up and turned off (if necessary). The center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Test Prep Resources:
For additional information, including study material if available, go to http://www.thea.nesinc.com.
