TSIA Testing Options

If you are TSI-incomplete and do not have proof of an exemption, taking the TSIA 2.0 is required for the area(s) in which you are incomplete, e.g., reading, writing, and math. The TSIA 2.0 is made up of two sections ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading) and Mathematics. If you are incomplete in reading or writing, you will need to take the entire ELAR portion. 

Before sitting for the assessment all students MUST complete the Pre-Assessment Activity. 

Students have the following opportunities to test before orientation where registration will occur:

Testing at the University of North Texas's Testing Center (Denton Campus)

The UNT Testing Center offers the TSIA 2.0 remotely using Zoom and in-person. To be eligible for remote testing, students need access to a desktop or laptop computer with a webcam and audio capabilities (phones and tablets are not supported at this time). For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit the UNT Testing Center's TSI Testing page. Please reach out to them at (940)-369-7617 or go to UNT Gateway Testing Center for more information.

Testing with a Virtual Proctor

All students have the option to take the TSI Assessment via online virtual proctoring. Students using this function must complete a Remote Proctoring Request in order to receive a voucher request. Please note that you will not receive a voucher immediately after submitting the request. Please allow up to 48 business hours. The voucher will come from Accuplacer and may appear in your Spam/ Junk folder. and have access to all of the following: high-speed internet, webcam, microphone, a distraction-free workspace, and a willingness to grant virtual control of your computer to a certified proctor. 

Testing at a Local Community College or Testing Center
We accept scores from all testing sites. You can request for scores to be sent to UNT, or email us a copy of your score report. Some testing sites require a voucher in order to sit for the assessment. If a voucher is requested, please fill out a Remote Proctoring Request. 
 

Understanding the TSIA 2.0

The TSIA 2.0 is used to determine college readiness for non-exempt undergraduate students in the areas of English language arts and reading (ELAR) and mathematics. It is computer adaptive and untimed. Students receive their TSIA scores upon completion.

Learn more about each section of the assessment below:

The ELAR section contains both multiple-choice questions and an essay portion.

The multiple-choice questions contain 30 questions measuring skills in reading comprehension and writing structure. If the initial college-readiness benchmark is not reached in the first 30 questions, the ELAR Diagnostic Test is initiated containing 48 questions covering the same content areas. This diagnostic level is given as a second opportunity to meet TSI requirements. Diagnostic levels below requirements are used by the institution for placement.

The Essay Test requires a 300–600-word essay following a randomly selected prompt. The essay score is based on purpose and focus, organization and structure, development and support, sentence structure, mechanical conventions, and critical thinking.

Read more details about the TSIA 2.0 here.

 

TSIA Scores

After testing is completed, submit your scores to by

  • email: TSI@unt.edu,
  • mailing copies via U.S. postage.
    Office of Advising Services 
    1155 Union Circle #311190
    Denton, TX 76203-5017

If you have taken either version of the TSI Assessment but cannot access your scores, please fill out our Score Retrieval Request so that the TSI team can retrieve your scores.

If you do not meet the minimum standard listed below you will be required to participate in a TSI advising session during your UNT orientation. The TSI hold on your account will remain there until this advising session. 

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

 

TSI Assessment Minimum Score Requirements (before January 11, 2021)
*While this version of the TSI Assessment is no longer being used, these scores are valid for up to five years from the date the test was taken.*
mathematics 350
reading 351
writing

340 and Essay Score of 4-8