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 a student is ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.

If a student is not ready for college-level courses, the TSIA2 tests help determine what types of courses or intervention will best prepare the student for college-level work. The TSIA2 test is administered digitally, on a computer and, depending on school policy, students may get their results immediately after the test.

Not all Texas college students have to take TSIA2. If you’ve met college readiness standards on a standardized test such as the SAT, or ACT, or successfully completed a high school college preparatory course, you may be exempt. Contact the college you’ll be attending to see if you need to take TSIA2. 

Contact your DSHS School Counselor for upcoming TSIA2 test dates. 

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