TSI or ESL Online via ZOOM
UTEP offers the opportunity to take the TSI or ESL test online. You can take the test from anywhere as long as your computer meets the requirements. Note: The online TSI or ESL is not available to take at UTEP.
Note: this exam will only be three hours long and you can only take 1 subject at a time. If you need more time to take the exam you will need to do the Distance TSI option. If you have any questions please call 915-747-5009.
Testing Procedures
These easy steps below provide you with the information necessary to schedule and take your live online proctored exam.
1. Complete the Pre-Assessment Module (PAM) at mystatus.utep.edu.
*Important: Do Not Use Internet Explorer to take the PAM
- Once you completed the PAM
- Pay the 1 TSI subject that you need online with a credit card at https://www.registerblast.com/utep/Exam/List . IF you wish to have multiple exams and more time you will need to do the Distance TSI with Examity, if you have any questions please call 915-747-5009.
Exam Fees Subject FEE TSI Math via ZOOM $23.50 TSI Reading/Writing (ELAR TSIA2) via ZOOM $28.50 Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions (prior Higher Level Math) via ZOOM $23.50 Accuplacer ESL via ZOOM $11.50
- Pay the 1 TSI subject that you need online with a credit card at https://www.registerblast.com/utep/Exam/List . IF you wish to have multiple exams and more time you will need to do the Distance TSI with Examity, if you have any questions please call 915-747-5009.
- You will need a computer (desktop or laptop) with a webcam and audio capabilities.
- You will need to download the Zoom application and install Zoom: https://www.zoom.us
- You will need to have a valid form of photo identification (ID) on exam day. Your name on the identification card and the name on my test registration ticket must match.
- You will get an email at least 30 minutes before the start of your exam with the ZOOM information.
Once you have completed your virtual TSI Assessment administration your scores will be uploaded into the UTEP system within 24 hours of completing your assessment.
DAY OF THE TEST
Have a valid and acceptable photo ID on exam day or you will be asked to pay and reschedule your exam on a time when you can produce a valid and acceptable ID. Acceptable forms of ID for testing are:
- Driver’s license
- State-approved or federal ID
- Military ID
- College ID
- High school ID
- Middle school ID(only for middle school students)
- Passport
- Tribal ID
- Naturalization card or certificate of citizenship
- Completed ACCUPLACER Test Taker ID Form
You will need to sit in a quiet place alone where you will be undisturbed and not allowed to talk to anyone while testing.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
FOOD, DRINKS, HATS, MECHANICAL PENCILS, ALL TYPES OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES, ALL TYPES OF WATCHES
UTEP Codes: ACT: 4223; AP, CLEP, SAT, TOEFL: 6829; THEA: 357; DSST: 8021