Testing Center

Admissions Test

TCC does not have an admissions test, however you may need to take a placement test. All new-to-college students are required to take a placement test to determine college readiness in reading, writing and mathematics before registering for restricted courses.

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI) is the state-approved placement test. To satisfy TSI and course prerequisite requirements, you must meet or exceed the minimum passing standards. Information on TSI-A is available in any campus Testing Centers or the TCC catalog.

Students are required to complete the following tasks before they attempt the TSI Assessment test:

• Watch PAA video (Pre-Assessment Activity)
• Watch on campus or online through WebAdvisor (under “Prepare to Register” section)
• Watch a 19 minute mandatory video covering the TSI and what to expect when testing

Each campus provides a testing center and offers a variety of tests, which may include:

• TSI Assessment
• ALEKS PPL (Advanced Math Placement Assessment)
• Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  • Credit-by-Examination (CBE)
• eLearning testing
• General Education Development (GED)
• HESI A2 Admission Assessment

For more information, refer to the TCC website and/or contact the campus Testing Center.