Welcome to the TSIA Testing Information Site

What is TSIA?

TSIA is a state assessment required to take college level coursework. Eighth graders particularly interested in taking academic college courses with ACC while in high school through the Dual Enrollment program are required to take this exam prior to course selection. Students testing for the first time must take both parts in ELAR & Math and the cost will be $15. Your score will determine the courses you are eligible to take. Students should visit with the ACC Advisor after testing to review their results. 

Registration date for 1st Administration

December 4, 2023 to January 5, 2024

Testing Dates

First Administration will be January 10 or 11.

Registration date for 2nd Administration

February 5, 2024 to February 23, 2024

Testing Dates

Second Administration will February 27 or 28.

Steps to register for the test

Step 1 - Registration

  • Complete the registration form by clicking HERE

Step 2 - Application

  • There are 2 parts to the ACC application process:

    1. Register with Apply Texas HERE

    2. Click login, then set up an account

    3. Click Start/Edit Profile and fill out information (Left side of screen)

    4. After you make your profile, the Start/Edit Application button will activate.

    5. Click Start/Edit Application (Right side of screen)

    6. Once you have submitted your ACC Application, you will receive an email with a confirmation that you have applied.

Step 3 - Pre-Assessment

  • Take the Pre-Assessment in Accuplacer 

  • Print off your certificate that you completed the PAA

Step 4 - Payment

  • Complete the payment on MySchoolBucks ($15 for whole test, $5 for each section to retake test)

Step 5 - Complete Registration

  • Take your completed registration form, proof of application to ACC, your certificate from PAA, and receipt from MySchoolBucks and turn them into Mrs. Thomas in room A124. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED FOR THE TEST UNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETE.

If you have questions about the test, please contact Adrienne Thomas at aathomas@alvinisd.net

If you have questions about dual enrollment, please contact Iris Hilliard at ihilliard@alvincollege.edu or 281-245-2726.