TSI Applicability
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) does not apply to a student who:
- has earned an associate or baccalaureate degree from an U.S. institution of higher education
- transfers from a private or independent institution of higher education or an accredited out-of-state U.S. institution of higher education and who has satisfactorily completed college-level coursework in the corresponding subject area
- is enrolled in a workforce certificate program of one year or less (includes Level 1 Certificates and Occupational Skill Awards)
- is serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States
- on or after August 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States
If you believe the TSI is not applicable to you, please complete the following steps:
- Draft an email with your full name and CWID number in the message to TSI_info@collin.edu.
- Attach unofficial copies of your required documentation.
- Allow 2-3 business days for your request to be processed.
TSI Exemptions
If the TSI is applicable to you, you may still qualify for an exemption detailed below.
| Exam | Score | Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| ACT (taken on or after February 15, 2023) | 22 or higher math score | Exempt from mathematics |
| ACT (taken on or after February 15, 2023) | 40 or higher combined English and Reading score | Exempt from both reading and writing (or ELAR) |
| ACT (taken on or before February 14, 2023) | 23 or higher Composite score with an individual Mathematics score of no less than 19 | Exempt from mathematics |
| ACT (taken on or before February 14, 2023) | 23 or higher composite score with an individual English score of no less than 19 | Exempt from both reading and writing (ELAR) |
| SAT | 480 or higher Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score | Exempt from both reading and writing (ELAR) |
| SAT | 530 or higher math score | Exempt from mathematics |
Documentation needed: Submit your scores to TSI_info@collin.edu.
| Exam | Score | Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| GED (on or after May 12, 2021) | 165 or higher Mathematical Reasoning subject test score | Exempt from mathematics |
| GED (on or after May 12, 2021) | 165 or higher Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) subject test score | Exempt from English Language Arts Reading (ELAR) |
| HiSET (between May 12, 2021 to August 31, 2021) | 15 or higher Mathematics subtest score | Exempt from mathematics |
| HiSET (between May 12, 2021 to August 31, 2021) | 15 or higher Reading subtest score and 15 or higher Writing subtest score | Exempt from English Language Arts Reading (ELAR) |
| STAAR | Minimum score of 4000 on STAAR English III EOC | Exempt from both reading and writing (ELAR) |
| STAAR | Minimum score of 4000 on STAAR Algebra II EOC | Exempt from mathematics |
Documentation needed: Submit your scores to TSI_info@collin.edu.
- A student who successfully met or completed college readiness standards in reading/writing (ELAR) and/or mathematics at any Texas public, private, independent institution of higher education or U.S. accredited out-of-state institution as determined by the receiving institution (i.e. Collin College) is exempt from the corresponding TSIA2 component.
- A student who successfully completed college level coursework in reading/writing (ELAR) and/or mathematics with a D or better at any Texas public, private, independent institution of higher education or out-of-state institution is exempt from the corresponding TSIA2 component.
- A student who completed a college-level reading/writing (ELAR) or mathematics dual credit course, including a College Connect dual credit course with a grade of D or better from any Texas public institution of higher education is exempt from the corresponding TSI component.
- A student who earned a Texas First Diploma is exempt from the TSI ELAR and mathematics components.
- A student who has earned an associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited US institution of higher education is exempt from the TSIA2 ELAR and mathematics components.
Documentation needed: Send applicable transcripts, diplomas, or coursework completion records to TSI_info@collin.edu.
A student who successfully completes an accepted college preparatory course is exempt for a period of 24 months from the date of high school graduation with respect to the content area of the course (ELAR and/or mathematics). The student must register for the exempted course in their first year of enrollment at Collin College.
High School Transcripts
Collin College will only accept college prep programs offered at partnering high school
districts. The high school transcript must show a grade of 70 or higher for one semester
for the ELA course, and a grade of 70 or higher for two semesters for the Math course.
Questions about partnering school districts should be sent to TSI_info@collin.edu.
Documentation needed: Send a copy of your final high school transcript to TSI_info@collin.edu.
Texas College Bridge Program
Texas College Bridge program certificates will only be accepted at Collin College
for students who graduated in the spring of 2024 or before. Students who graduate high school after spring 2024 will not be able to use Texas
College Bridge certificates for a TSI waiver at Collin College and will have to either
take the TSI assessments or provide another form of exemption.
Documentation needed: Send a copy of your completion certificates to to TSI_info@collin.edu.