Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

TSIA ELAR (Reading/Writing) Benchmarks for College Readiness

• 945 with an essay score of 5 -OR-
• Diagnostic Level of 5 with an essay score of 5

TSIA2 Math Score Benchmarks for College Readiness

• 950 -OR-
• Diagnostic Level of 6

The benchmarks listed above refer to the TSIA 2.0 Assessment (January 11, 2021 to present). For TSI assessments taken before January 11, 2021, please refer to the Texas Administrative Code. Note that scores must be taken within the past five years to be used for placement.

All admitted and current students can view their current TSI status on SAIL.

You will need your IslandID and password to log in, which should be the same credentials you use to access your Islander email account. (For help logging in to SAIL, see our IT support page.)  

After you have logged in to SAIL, you will click on the “Student” tab, then “Student Records” and “View TSI Status” to view your current TSI status.

Email us at college.readiness@tamucc.edu if you need help understanding your status!

Send your TSI Assessment scores to TAMU-CC via the ACCUPLACER Student Portal. (Click HERE for instructions!)

Email us at college.readiness@tamucc.edu if you need assistance submitting your scores!

If you are fully exempt or partially exempt because of an SAT or ACT score, then you will need to request official test scores be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

For questions related to SAT/ACT test score submission, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 361.825.2624 or admiss@tamucc.edu.

If you are fully exempt or partially exempt based on college-level coursework in Math and/or English, then you will need to request official college transcripts be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

For questions related to college transcript submission, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 361.825.2624 or admiss@tamucc.edu.

Starting in Spring 2024, incoming first-year students who do not meet the benchmarks for college readiness on the TSI Assessment may be eligible for direct placement into college-level coursework using Multiple Measures Assessment (MMA).

MMA considers a variety of factors (high school GPA, high school coursework) when determining placement. Click here for more information about MMA.

Our Office of Academic Testing offers the TSIA here on campus or virtually!

You can view your options on the Office of Academic Testing website (under the “On-Campus Testing” and “Off-Campus Testing” headings) and then call or email the Official of Academic Testing for an appointment.

If you have any questions about TSIA testing, contact the Office of Academic Testing by phone at 361.825.2334 or email at atcweb@tamucc.edu.

By default, all incoming undergraduate students have a TS hold placed on their accounts when they are admitted to TAMU-CC. Once TSIA scores or proof of an exemption/waiver are received for BOTH Math and ELAR, the TS hold is removed from the student's record. 

Please email us at college.readiness@tamucc.edu with any questions about the TS hold!