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Testing, Tracking, Assessment and EvaluationThe Department of Testing, Tracking, Assessment and Evaluation provides PVAMU students with appropriate testing opportunities for the SAT, ACT, LSAT, NET, and THEA. This unit also is responsible for the monitoring of compliance for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). In addition this unit provides assessment and evaluation services that are used to improve UC programs.
Prairie View A&M University
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
INCOMING STUDENT INFORMATION
Effective September 1, 2003, the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) law was repealed and replaced by the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). The TSI requires students to be assessed in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics skills PRIOR to enrolling in college and to be advised based on the results of the assessment. A student has satisfied the TSI requirements if she/he scores the following on the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test:
A student is exempt from taking the THEA based on the following test scores (minimum):
SAT and ACT scores are only valid for 5 years from the date of testing and all requirements listed above must be met on the same test date. TAAS and TAKS scores are valid for only three years from the date of testing and scores for exemption purposes must be on the first attempt.
Other exemptions include:
1. A student who has graduated with an associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
2. A student who is serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and has been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment. A certified copy of orders or documentation showing length of service is required.
3. A student who on or after August 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States. A certified copy of the certificate of release is required.
New Student Information
Prairie View A&M University will use the approved Texas Higher Education Assessment as the assessment tool for TSI. Before students will be allowed to enroll at PVAMU they must have valid documentation on file for an exemption or they must have taken the THEA prior to enrolling in any college level classes. [Prairie View A&M University will only accept COMPASS, ACCUPLACER, or ASSET scores when documented on an official transcript. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that an institution administering the COMPASS, ACCUPLACER or ASSET test will be able to validate those scores on an official transcript; otherwise the student will need to take the THEA. Be advised that most institutions will only validate COMPASS, ACCUPLACER OR ASSET scores if the student enrolls in classes at that particular institution.] At PVAMU we administer THEA and Quick THEA. To register for the Regular THEA you may obtain a Registration Bulletin from your counselor and follow the instructions. Additional information can be obtained from the THEA website: http://www.thea.nesinc.com/
In-State Transfer Student Information
Students transferring from any Texas public institution must provide official transcripts showing their current TSI status. Please note that developmental courses do not transfer into PVAMU. Transfer students who have not met all of the TSI requirements will be placed in the PVAMU developmental sequence based upon THEA scores. Transfer students meeting a TSI requirement must have their status documented on an official transcript (Transferring grades in certain classes does not guarantee that the student has met the TSI requirement).
Out-of-State Transfer Student Information
Students transferring from out-of-state are still liable for meeting the TSI testing requirement before enrollment can occur. Out-of-state transfer students can meet TSI requirements by transferring in a grade of C or better in the following courses (or institutional equivalent courses):
Transfer students failing to meet all requirements must take the THEA in the appropriate subject area prior to enrollment.
QUICK THEA INFORMATION
PVAMU Quick THEA Procedures:
Call the Testing, Tracking, Assessment and Evaluation Unit at (936) 857-2747 or sign up at Room 238 - Delco Building, to reserve a seat.
Pay the $29 on the day of the test. This payment may be made with a personal check, money order, VISA or Master Card, or purchase order (we do not accept cash). Make sure your personal check or money order is made payable to NES. Be sure to write your social security number on your payment.
Bring two (2) forms of identification (one with a recent photo).
Bring two (2) No. 2 pencils
IMPORTANT NOTES about Quick THEA:
Score reports are guaranteed within (10) working days. Scores may not be produced if any or all outstanding fees that are applicable are not paid in full.
The test session is (5) hours long. The time may be used to work on any or all three sections of the test.
All of the above information is subject to change without notice. To be assured of accuracy of information, students are encouraged to consult the Office of Testing, Tracking, Assessment and Evaluation at 936/857-2747.
Quick THEA Procedures and Testing Dates TO BE UPDATED Contact Information
Testing, Tracking, Assessment & Evaluation
(936) 261-3610
Delco Room 238
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