The TSI Assessment (TSIA) is a program designed to help determine if students are ready for college-level coursework in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. This program will also help determine what type of course or intervention will best meet individual students' needs, so they will be better prepared for college-level coursework.
Not all incoming students need to take the TSI Assessment. Qualifying for a TSI Assessment exemption means that you can enroll in any entry-level college course without restrictions. You may be exempt if you have one or more of the following:
- SAT: (Revised for testing completed after March 2016) a minimum of 480 of the Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing, and a minimum of 530 on the math;
- ACT:
- ACT administered prior to Feb. 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 Feb. 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.
- GED: A minimum score of 165 on Mathematical Reasoning and Reasoning Through Language Arts.
- Have successfully completed college-level English and math courses;
- Have enrolled in a level-one certificate program (42 semester credit hours or fewer);
- Not seeking a degree or
- Veterans honorably discharged on or after Aug. 1, 1990, are granted a full TSIA military exemption. A copy of your DD214 with character of service must be submitted to va.lee.edu.
- Students who have been active duty for three or more years are allowed a temporary TSI waiver for all areas. A copy of your military ID card or letter from the military stating when your active duty service expires, and a copy of your most recent LES must be submitted to Admissions to determine if you qualify for the waiver. Once the student is honorably discharged, the waiver may be replaced by a permanent TSI military exemption as soon as the DD214 showing honorable discharge is submitted to va.lee.edu.
For further questions regarding Veteran's exemptions, please contact the Veterans Center at va.lee.edu / 832.556.4300 / 832.556.4302.
If you think you may be exempt or have additional questions, contact the Advising /Counseling Center at counselor@lee.edu.