Frequently Asked Questions about the TSIA
- Who must take the TSI Assessment?
Unless otherwise exempt or waived, all degree-seeking students registering at a Texas public college or university must take the TSI Assessment. - I took my TSI at my high school or another location. How do I get those scores to
Collin College?
Fill out the CTCC form to give us permission to pull your scores from the state database. Email the completed form to TSI_info@collin.edu. We will update your student records from that information. - Why is the Pre-Assessment Activity required before taking the TSI Assessment?
This activity reiterates the importance of the TSI Assessment, provides information about options if the minimum passing standard is not met, and also includes a practice test and feedback immediately upon completion. The Certificate of Completion for this activity is required to take the TSI Assessment. - When do I have to take the TSI Assessment?
The assessment must be taken prior to enrolling in your first semester at any Texas public institution of higher education. - How do I register and pay for the TSI Assessment?
All prospective students of Collin College have the opportunity to take the exam remotely or in-person. See the "Take your TSI In-Person" or "Take your TSI Remotely" sections of the TSI web page for instructions to register and pay for the TSI Assessment. - In-person testing may be scheduled at any of our campus Testing Centers by clicking the campus link below:
| Campus | Room Number | Phone Number |
| Plano Campus | J232 | 972.881.5922 |
| McKinney Campus | A206 | 972.548.6849 |
| Frisco Campus | F209 | 972.548.6849 |
| Technical Campus | A001 | 972.553.1234 |
| Wylie Campus | 201 Campus Commons | 972.378.8849 |
| Farmersville Campus | 107 | 972.549.6450 |
| Celina Campus | 125 | 469.905.3599 |
PLEASE NOTE: Although the TSI Assessment is not a timed test, be prepared to be in the Testing Center for 3 to 5 hours for the complete assessment.
- What if only one portion of the TSI Assessment is needed? If the student has met a partial exemption and only needs to test a portion of the TSI Assessment to meet the state requirement, be sure your partial exemption has been filed by using the CTCC form, and contact your local Testing Center if you need help registering.
- Are calculators allowed for the TSI Assessment?
No calculators are allowed to be brought in to the testing room. A calculator is provided within the testing program, as appropriate. - What happens if I do not pass all three sections of the TSI Assessment?
Student who do not initially place at college level on a portion of the TSI cannot take a college-level course in the unmet subject area until they complete the required developmental courses and/or retest. Students should discuss their placement level with an Advisor. Dual credit students are not permitted to take developmental courses while in a high school program.
For questions about the Pre-Assessment Activity or the TSI Assessment, contact the Director of Testing at 972-548-6773 or email TSI_Info@collin.edu.