Testing

ACC Testing Center

The ACC Testing center is pleased to offer online TSI Testing (ALL sections) via Meazure Learning.

Notice: As of March 1st 2024 students testing TSIA2 online via Meazure Learning will be responsible for the online Proctor Fee.

NOTE: Students will need a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam and mic.  Limited on-campus (main ACC campus) test sessions are available for those that do not have computer access.  Please contact us at assessment@alvincollege.edu if you need on-campus TSI arrangements.  Follow the registration link below.

Register for your test here.

Dual Enrollment students, register here.

Students requiring accommodations should contact the Student Accessibility Services at sas@alvincollege.edu Before Testing.


TSIA2

The new version of the TSIA Assessment (TSIA2) will become effective on January 11, 2021 and will replace the current version of the TSIA. The scores for either version of the TSIA will be valid for 5 years from the test date. The current TSIA and TSIA2 test results cannot be combined for the same subject area.

The ACC Testing Center also provides the following testing services.

TSI Assessment (Texas Success Initiative) is the only state-approved test to assess reading, writing, and math skills for college level placement.  Click here for more information and test preparation resources. To go directly to the TSI registration and payment page, click here.

The HESI A2 Exam is an admission requirement for several of ACC’s allied health programs. The HESI A2 Exam consists of seven academic exams and a personality profile that identifies the applicant’s learning style. Click here to register for the HESI. The cost of the exam is $74.

High School Equivalency Exam (HSE): The 2014 GED® test is a four-subject high school equivalency test that measures skills required by high schools and requested by colleges and employers.  The four subjects are science, social studies, mathematical reasoning, and reasoning through language arts.  For information, practice testing and registration, visit www.GED.com.  For a copy of a GED® certificate, visit TEA (Texas only).  For an out-of-state GED®, contact your testing center or yourGED® State Administrator. 

CLEP Testing: College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams test mastery of college-level material. Students can receive college credit for subjects in which they already have proficiency. For information and registration, visit the CLEP website. Testers should contact the Testing Center directly at 281.756.3526 to schedule an appointment. A proctoring fee of $20 must be paid prior to testing.

Correspondence Testing: The Testing Center offers proctoring services for students attending other institutions. There is a $35 proctoring fee per exam, which must be paid prior to testing. Testers should contact the Testing Center directly at 281.756.3526 to schedule an appointment.

National League for Nursing (NLN) Anatomy & Physiology exam is available for nursing students who have not taken the class within the mandatory 5 year time period. This is exam is online via a remote proctor directly with NLN. Testers should contact the Testing Center directly at 281.756.3526 for assistance and registration procedures.

Instructor Initiated Testing (out-of-class, online and make-up exams):  Upon instructor request, students may use the Testing Center for course exams. Students should call 281.756.3526 or email assessement@alvincollege.edu for scheduling an appointment.

Students with disabilities requiring additional test time or specialized testing may test in the Testing Center. For accommodated testing, please call 281.756.3526 to schedule an appointment. 

Please note that all students (including minors) must present photo identification for testing. Students under the age of 16 must have a parent, legal guardian or authorized responsible adult on campus while testing.

TSI Exemptions

(Scores are valid for five years)
ACT*

  • ACT administered prior to February 15, 2023: composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the English test shall be exempt for both the reading and writing sections of the TSI Assessment, and/or 19 on the mathematics test shall be exempt for the mathematics section of the TSI Assessment;
  • ACT administered on or after February 15, 2023: a combined score of 40 on the English and Reading (E+R) tests shall be exempt for both reading and writing or ELAR sections of the TSI Assessment. A score of 22 on the mathematics test shall be exempt for the mathematics section of the TSI Assessment. There is no composite score.

SAT* 

  • a minimum of 480 on evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) for an exemption in reading and writing
  • a minimum of 530 on math for an exemption in math

Note: Mixing or combining scores from the SAT administered prior to March 5, 2016 and the SAT administered on or after March 5, 2016 is not allowed.

TAKS*
A minimum score of 2200 in math for an exemption in math and/or 2200 in English Language Arts - with an essay score of 3 for an exemption in reading and writing.

STAAR* - end of course assessment
STAAR end-of-course (EOC) with a minimum Level 2 score of 4000 on the English III shall be exempt from the TSI Assessment required under this title for both reading and writing, and a minimum Level 2 score of 4000 on the Algebra II EOC shall be exempt from the TSI Assessment required under this title for the mathematics section.

GED Exempt*
A minimum score of 165 on the Mathematical Reasoning subject test shall be exempt for the mathematics section of the TSI Assessment. A minimum score of 165 on the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) subject test shall be exempt for the English Language Arts Reading (ELAR) section of the TSI Assessment.

HiSET: minimum score of 15 on the Mathematics sub test shall be exempt for the mathematics section of the TSI Assessment. A minimum score of 15 on the Reading sub test and a minimum score of 15 on the Writing sub test, including a minimum score of 4 on the essay, shall be exempt for the English Language Arts Reading (ELAR) section of the TSI Assessment.

Degree Exempt*
Students who have an associate or baccalaureate degree from a public or private regionally accredited post-secondary institution or from a college recognized international institution are exempt from all Texas Success Initiative requirements.

Transfer Exempt/Passed
A student who has previously attended any institution and has been determined to have met readiness standards by that institution. For students meeting non-Algebra intensive readiness standards in mathematics as defined in §4.59(d)(1)(B) of the Texas Administrative Code (relating to Determination of Readiness to Perform Entry- Level Freshman Coursework), institutions may choose to require additional preparatory coursework/interventions for Algebra intensive courses, including MATH 1314/MATH 1324. It is the institution’s responsibility to ensure that students are clearly informed of the consequences of successful completion of a mathematics pathways model which results in meeting the mathematics college readiness standard only for specific courses.

Private/Out-of-State Transfer Exempt*
Students who transfer from a public or private regionally accredited college or university and have earned at least three semester hours of college level credit in a designated college core class are exempt upon entry. These credits must be verified by an official transcript.

Veteran Exempt*
Students who were honorably discharged, retired or released from active duty in the armed forces, Texas National Guard or any reserve component of the armed forces on or after August 1, 1990 may be exempt. A DD214 showing discharge status and date is required.

Military Waiver*
Students on active duty in the armed forces, the Texas National Guard, or any reserve component of the armed forces and have been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment may be exempt.

House Bill 5 College Prep Classes and Texas College Bridge*

  • Student will apply to Alvin Community College and submit their official high school transcript.

  • If a student passes College Prep courses with a 70 or better, Alvin Community College will waive the TSI Assessment requirement for two years from the date of their high school graduation.

  • If a student has a waiver in one subject area only, they will be required to meet another exemption type or complete the TSI Assessment in the other area(s).  Ex: a student is waived for English but did not take or pass the Math section.

  • If the student enrolls in and successfully passes a college-ready course in the waiver subject area, with a passing grade of C or better, the student will be TSI complete in that area. Ex: Student passes Math 1314 for math subject area.

  • If the waiver expires prior to the student enrolling, the student will be required to provide proof of another exemption or take the Texas Success Initiative assessment.

  • Students who complete a college prep class through Texas College Bridge must submit official scores through their Green Light Locker.

  • High school college prep class credit, excluding Texas College Bridge, will only be accepted from students who attend participating high schools.