The Victoria College Testing Center is now offering the TSI Assessment 2.0 remotely as well as in person at our Testing Center. If testing on campus, testers are spaced apart when possible and in accordance with vendor guidelines.
Remote testing is offered through Examity. To learn more about the features and requirements for remote testing, please see our Examity Flyer.
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you’re ready for college-level courses in English language arts and reading (ELAR) and mathematics.
If you’re not ready for college-level courses, the tests help determine what types of courses or intervention will best prepare you for college-level work. You take TSIA2 tests on a computer and will receive your results immediately after you finish the test.
Victoria College Adult Education, offers Pirate Prep. This is a free class for current or incoming Victoria College students who would like to prepare for college enrollment, and/or increase skills for the TSIA2 exam.
Topics include:
- ELAR/MATH - Improve your skills
- Study Skills
- College Knowledge
- Preparing for College success - Support Services etc.
- Campus Information
- Navigation VC Website/Pirate Portal/Canvass
- Financial Aid
- Career Information
You can register anytime by completing the VC Adult Education Student Interest Form. For questions, please call 361-573-7323
Not all Texas college students have to take TSIA2. If you’ve met college readiness standards on a standardized test like the SAT or successfully completed a high school college preparatory course, you may be exempt. See details below.
Before taking the TSI Assessment 2.0, the Pre-Assessment Activity must be completed. TSIA2 candidates should email completion certificate to the Testingcenter@VictoriaCollege.edu, listing PAA Completion Certificate in subject line. Gonzales students will email to GonzalesTestingCenter@VictoriaCollege.edu.
A valid, current photo I.D. is required for all testing (Driver's License, Passport, Military ID, Tribal ID, or a State/National/Province ID). For the TSIA2, a school issued ID is also acceptable. If you do not have a government issue or school ID, please complete the Accuplacer Student ID Form.
Helpful Links
TSI Assessment-Gonzales Center
TSIA2 Student Informational Brochure
Discover the Accuplacer Student Portal
Getting a Strong Start in College
Accuplacer Student Portal
TSIA Learning Resources
Practice for Accuplacer
TSIA2 Resources
Personal calculators are not allowed on this exam. Calculators are available within the TSI Assessment 2.0 program.
If you would like to have your TSI Assessment scores sent from a separate institution's testing site to Victoria College's Admissions Department, follow the link below:
TSI Assessment Cross Institutional Reporting