The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state-legislated program that provides assistance with reading, writing, and mathematics skills of students entering Texas public colleges and universities. The program consists of testing, placement, and developmental education for students who do not pass one or more sections of the assessment. There are several testing options as well as exemptions and waivers outlined by the state mandate. Effective August 26, 2013 (based on House Bill 3468 – Texas College-Readiness Assessment and Placement), the new TSI Assessment WILL BE THE ONLY accepted placement exam. All prior test scores for students not enrolled will no longer be valid.

For more information, visit the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) website by visiting: https://www.pvamu.edu/student-success/sass/testing/tsia/