TSI or ESL Online
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.
Testing Procedures
The 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 https://adminapps.utep.edu/tsiPam or you can use the Pre-Assessment Activity here: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/free-tsia2-pre-assessment-and-practice-resources with this option please send your certificate of completion either by sending it to UTEP via the Accuplacer portal or a copy to distancetesting@utep.edu
*Important: Do Not Use Internet Explorer to take the PAM
- Once you completed the PAM send an email to at distancetesting@utep.edu, stating you completed the PAM.
- Pay the TSI 1st time attempt $25 test fee online with a credit card at https://www.registerblast.com/utep/Exam/List .
- Choose a group:
- Choose an exam:
Exam Fees Subject FEE TSI 1st Attempt
(Reading/Writing (ELAR TSIA2) and Math)
$28.50 TSI Math $23.50 TSI Reading and Writing (ELAR TSIA2) $28.50 Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions (previous Higher Level Math) $23.50 Accuplacer ESL $11.50 Accuplacer ESL (Retake and Graduate Students) $33.50
- Upon completion of payment, you will receive an email receipt. Please forward payment receipt to distancetesting@utep.edu to issue you a testing voucher.
- IMPORTANT: There will be another account that you will need to set up with Examity. A separate $25 dollar fee to complete the Virtual TSI Assessment proctoring services will need to be paid with a credit card at the time of the online scheduling process. You will set up your date and time for your proctoring with this approved company only.
- Please review the NEW!! Live Testing Proctoring Procedures HERE and make sure your computer meets the specification requirements.
- Scores will be entered on the next business day but they may be removed if there are discrepancies with your video.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS (DOCUMENT)
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Browser:
Google Chrome, please disable your pop-up blockerEquipment:
– Desktop, Chromebook, or a laptop computer (tablets and mobile devices are NOT supported)
– Built-in or external webcam
– Built-in or external microphone
– Built-in or external speakersInternet Connection: An upload and download speed of at least 2Mbps
Test your computer requirements here
If you have any issues with with Examity please visit: ACCUPLACER | Examity for more information.
Any additional questions in regards to UTEP’s process please call 915-747-5009.
RESCHEDULING EXAMS HERE
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