TSI Frequently Asked Questions
TSI stands for Texas Success Initiative. All Texas public institutions of higher education must be in compliance with a law that requires all entering college students to be assessed for college readiness in reading, mathematics and writing, unless students qualify for an exemption. Based on these results, you will be placed in the appropriate courses.
Students may be exempt based on their scores on the ACT, SAT or TAKS/STAAR tests.
Unless exempt, students entering a Texas college or university must take a TSI assessment and receive a passing score to enroll in college-level courses. Any new student who has not completed college coursework prior to Aug. 26, 2013, or met a state-approved exemption will be subject to the new TSI Assessment requirements.
Current ASU students and newly admitted students can follow these steps:
- Log in to RamPort.
- Click the Banner Self Service (Rams) link under Student Quick Links.
- Choose the link labeled View TX Success Initiative, Drop Limit and Core Curriculum
If you need help accessing RamPort, call Information Technology at 325-942-2911.
Contact the ASU Testing Center or your nearest college or community college to see if it offers the TSI Assessment. If you take the exam at the ASU Testing Center, you will register for the TSI Assessment.
Simply fax your scores to 325-942-2553 or email them to tsi@angelo.edu.
Authorize ASU to access your TSIA scores: TSIA Release Form.
Students who do not have test scores on file will not be allowed to register for classes, unless they are exempt. Prospective students should provide proof of an exemption or schedule to take an approved TSI test as soon as possible so that scores will be available in time for orientation and registration.