To enroll in dual credit classes, you must demonstrate that you are ready for college-level coursework. To be considered college-ready you must fulfill Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements by exemption or completion of the TSI Assessment (TSIA) 2.0.*

TSI Exemptions for Dual Credit

  Reading/writing math
ACT Composite 23, ENGL 19 Composite 23, MATH 19 
SAT EBRW 480  MATH 530

Submitting Your Assessment Scores

To submit your assessment scores for review and processing you can either:


TSI Requirements for Dual Credit

TSI Complete-Reading/Writing 

A placement score of at least 945, and an essay score of at least a 5; OR 
A placement score of less than 945, and an ABE Diagnostic level of at least a 5-6, and an essay score of at least a 5. 

TSI Complete-Math 

950+ OR Less than 950 and Diagnostic of 6 


Non-Exempt Testing Information

If you do not meet one or more of the benchmark scores, you will need to complete the TSIA2.0.** All new to Dual Credit and/or Collegiate High School students may receive a voucher to off-set the costs of their first assessment. If necessary, students may retest; testing fees apply for each retest.

Testing Fees:

  • Complete Test - $29
  • Individual Sections - $10