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Welcome to UNT!

Now that you have been accepted, there are some things you need to take care of prior to attending orientation, including the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). All incoming undergraduate students must prove TSI exemption or submit TSI Assessment scores before they will be allowed to register for courses during orientation. 

Follow the steps below so you’re all set for TSI!

 

Follow These Steps for TSI Before Orientation:

Step 1: Check TSI status with UNT

Check your TSI status by logging into your MyUNT account! You can find your status under the UNT Advising & Orientation tile. Read more for checking TSI status instructions.

What does your status mean?

TSI Complete = you have met all TSI requirements and do not need to take any further action.

TSI Not Complete = you have missing TSI information in at least one area or you attempted the TSI Assessment and did not meet the minimum score on one or more sections

"No matching values were found" = this means our office does not have any scores or exemptions on file for you. 

Step 2: Review and submit TSI exemptions

See exemption list and documentation needed here.

If you qualify for a TSI exemption for one or more areas, you will need to provide your documentation for evaluation. To submit your exemption, do one of the following:

  • Upload documentation to your MyUNT account via To Do List item. 
  • Submit documentation of exemption to TSI@unt.edu. 
Step 3: Take TSI Assessment and/or submit TSI scores

If you do not qualify for exemption in one or both areas, you will need to submit TSI scores. See tiles below to guide you through submitting scores, preparing for and/or taking the TSI Assessment!

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Already Taken the TSI?
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Take the TSI
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Learn about the TSIA and testing options available. Know before you go!

*fees may be due upon appointment booking. Fees vary by testing site.

Step 4: Interpreting scores and TSI holds

UNT accepts all TSI scores - students are not required to be TSI complete to enroll at UNT. If your TSI scores do not meet benchmark requirements to be considered TSI complete, your TSI status may appear as 'incomplete' and your TSI hold will remain until orientation. Read more about benchmark TSI scores here.

TSIA 2.0 Assessment Minimum Score Requirements (January 11, 2021-present)
ELAR

CRC 945 AND Essay 5-8 OR CRC 910-944 AND Diagnostic Level 5-6 AND Essay 5-8
Math

CRC 950 OR CRC 910-949 AND Diagnostic Level 6

'Incomplete' TSI scores are used for Math and English course placement. At orientation, you will be advised into TSI courses based on your scores and major. The hold will be removed prior to course registration.

While not required, you are welcome to retake the TSI Assessment. Remember to submit any new TSI scores!