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 mystatus.utep.edu.
*Important: Do Not Use Internet Explorer to take the PAM
- Once you completed the PAM send an email to Andrew MacDonald at distancetesting@utep.edu, stating you completed the PAM.
- Pay the TSI 1st time attempt $25 test fee online with a credit card at http://testingpayment.utep.edu.
- 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 Andrew MacDonald at distancetesting@utep.edu to issue you a testing voucher.
- IMPORTANT: There will be another account that you will need to set up with Proctortrack this will have a separate $15 dollar fee to complete the Virtual TSI Assessment proctoring services which 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!! Testing Proctoring Procedures HERE and make sure your computer meets the specification requirements.
- Scores will be loaded on the next business day but they may be removed if there are discrepancies with your video.
If you have any issues with with Proctortrack please visit: ACCUPLACER | Verificient Technologies for more information.
Any additional questions in regards to UTEP’s process please contact Andrew McDonald at 915-747-6633.
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.
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
