Virtual Testing
Even though the COVID-19 crisis is forcing many people to remain at home, anyone needing to take the TSI Assessment must still test prior to registering for any classes.
If you need to check to see what sections of the TSI Assessment you need to take or explanation of your test results, please contact the Student Success Center at 936-468-5803.
Students may take the TSI Assessment online through Examity.
Examity is a secure online proctoring service that allows you to take your TSI Assessment when it is most convenient (24/7/365).
Students must have access to a desktop computer or laptop in a secured location; they cannot use a phone or tablet. The computer must also be equipped with a webcam. Students will be able to access their scores through the College Board student portal.
SFA's Testing Services charges students $25 for 1 section and $40 for 2 or more sections of the test. Examity also charges a proctoring fee of $20 (pricing will increase June 16). SFA's Testing Services will accept payment for SFA's charges only. Students pay the proctoring fee to Examity through their virtual account.
Steps to take:
- Complete SFA's Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) at http://www.tsipreview.com/welcome/Stephen-F-Austin-University.
- Forward a copy of the email that you receive with the PAA Certificate of Completion to sfatesting@sfasu.edu and request a Virtual Remote Voucher. Be sure to indicate that you want to test through Examity in order to receive the correct voucher.
- You must complete and return the informational questionnaire that Testing Services emails to you in order for the voucher to be issued.
- Create an account with Examity at https://accuplacer.examity.com/web/Register.aspx.
- Schedule a testing session with Examity and pay proctoring fee.
- Take the TSI Assessment.
For details about Examity's proctoring services, what types of computers may be used to test, Examity contact information, etc., go to https://examity.com/accuplacer-students/.
If you need to access your Examity account or reset the password, go to https://accuplacer.examity.com/web/.
If you have issues with testing through Examity, log onto your Examity account and use the Live Chat feature.
Testing at SFA
On-site testing is available at SFA's main campus on a limited basis.
SFA's Testing Services charges students $25 for 1 section and $40 for 2 or more sections of the test.
Steps to take:
- Complete SFA's Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) at http://www.tsipreview.com/welcome/Stephen-F-Austin-University.
- Forward a copy of the email that you receive with the PAA Certificate of Completion to sfatesting@sfasu.edu.
- Call Testing Services at 936-468-3958 for appointment availability and schedule a testing session.
What to do after you have tested.
After you have tested, you may access your score report at https://studentportal.accuplacer.org/#/studentisr.
- If you tested using a voucher issued by SFA, the TSI office will automatically receive your scores the next business day.
- If you tested without an SFA issued voucher, you will need to submit your score report to tsi@sfasu.edu or call 936-468-5803 for someone to access your scores.