Please note: The Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) must be completed BEFORE you can sit for your TSI exam. See the PAA section below for additional information.
The purpose of TSI tests is to provide you with useful information about your academic skills in math, english, and reading. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to determine your course selection.
You can not "pass" or "fail" the placement tests, but it is very important that you do your very best on these tests so that you will have an accurate measure of your academic skills. Visit the TSI site to determine whether or not you need to take the exam.
Already taken the TSI at another location? Visit the TSI site to authorize LU to retrieve your scores.
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All Testing - ELAR & Math- $30.50
Math - $7.50
ELAR & Essay - $24.50
Before you take the TSI Assessment you will complete the Pre-Assessment Activity. The Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) includes the following:
Under 'Select a Practice Test' choose the 'Texas Success Initiative 2.0 Pre-Assessment Activity (TSIA2 – PAA)' option.
After completing the PAA a certificate is awarded as documentation and sent to your email address. Print your PAA completion certificate and bring it to your testing appointment. A voucher for virtual testing will not be issued until your pre-assessment activity is completed. Ensure that you have received your certificate of completion, usually via email, before requesting your voucher.
Live+ Proctoring Fee: $28. Please note: this fee is not part of the cost associated with the TSI Assessment.
Technical Requirements
You may review all equipment and technology requirements . Please test your equipment with ProctorU’s free helpdesk service by clicking on “Test Your Equipment” on your ProctorU account homepage. If any of your equipment does not pass the check, which will be indicated with an X, click on the chat icon at the bottom right corner of that page. There you can speak with a representative to troubleshoot any issues.
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There are three steps you will need to take to set up a Virtual Remote TSI Test:
for the Remote TSI exam. Please note that the student is responsible for any fees charged by the cooperating college or university as well as any fees payable to Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô's Testing Services.
A voucher will not be issued until Step 3 is complete.
Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity.
Complete the TSI Request Form.
Please allow 1-2 business days for your voucher to be issued.
The exam is not processed until the student is registered for the Remote TSI
Once this process is complete the student will receive the voucher number to test.
If a voucher must be reissued due to expiration, use, or incorrect exam selection you must repay and submit a TSI request form.
Find out exemption requirements for the TSI exam.
Calculators will be provided on the computer. All examinees must have a social security number or Lamar ID number at the time of the exam.
Your scores will be electronically reported to Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô's Undergraduate Advising Center. You may request a copy of your scores, however these are not considered an official score report for the purposes for advising.
To request accommodations for the TSI because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act of 1990 including the amendments of 2008, you must:
The Center for Career and Professional Development and the person requesting accommodations will be notified of any assigned testing accommodations prior to the test date. No accommodations will be granted without documentation of disability being on file with the Accessibility Resource Center.
Department Address
4400 S. MLK Jr. Parkway
Galloway Business Building, Suite 102
Beaumont, Texas 77705
Testing Location
Hayes Biology Building, Suite 101
4405 Jimmy Simmons Blvd.
Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: (409) 880-8878
Email: careercenter@lamar.edu
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday-Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
