http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/testcenter/
Richland College Testing Center Medina Hall M105
Fall 2015: 8/31/2015 – 01/17/2016
972-238-6160
ALL EXAMINEES MUST PRESENT VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION PRIOR TO TESTING.
INSTRUCTIONAL MAKE-UP TESTING: Maximum of 12 students per class/section
Monday thru Thursday 8:15 A.M. – 8:50 P.M.
Friday
8:15 A.M. – 4:20 P.M.
Last test given at 7:30 P.M.
Last test given at 3:00 P.M.
**Saturday is for OnlinePartials/OnlineHybrid/Distance Learning courses ONLY
during Spring & Fall!!!**
**Saturday**
8:30 A.M. – 1:20 P.M. Last test given at 12:00 P.M. (9/12/15-12/12/15)**
Closed : Mon. 09/07/2015, Thur.-Sun. 11/26-11/29, Dec. 24, 2015 - Jan. 1, 2016, Jan. 18, 2016
Early Closing : December 21 -23 8:00 A.M.- 6:50 P.M.
Last Instructional Test Given At 5:30 p.m. with Last TSIA” at 1:00 p.m.
Dates/Times Subject To Change
Check Class Schedule or Websites for Campus Closed Dates.
Distance Learning: **Refer to your course syllabus for dates.
http://www.richlandcollege.edu/testcenter/distance.php
The TSIA requires a Pre-Assessment Activity (see reverse side): This test is limited to
Richland College students with a valid referral form and a valid photo I.D. See website for
prorated start times after 4:30 p.m. on Monday & Wednesday OR 12:00 noon on
Friday. TSIA NOT AVAILABLE ON DECEMBER 14-17 DUE TO FINAL EXAMS.
Monday and Wednesday
Friday
8:45 A.M. - 8:50 P.M.
8:45 A.M. - 4:20 P.M.
Last Full test (6 parts) started at 4:30 P.M.
Last Full test (6 parts) started at 11:30 a.m.
Extra TSIA Test Dates During Peak Period:
December 22 available on Tues. 8:45 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Check-In Time
January 5-12 available on Tues. & Thurs. 8:45 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Check-In Time
SATURDAY Jan. 9, 2016: Check IN 8:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Last full test (6 parts) started at 11:30 a.m.
How to prepare for TSIA: http://www.richlandcollege.edu/testcenter/tsicontentAreas.php
Math Practice Tutorial: http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/
ESOL TESTS: Students should see an advisor in the Multicultural Center in order to
obtain a referral form and test schedule. Must arrive 30 minutes prior to start of test.
Strong Interest Inventory: A referral form from a Career Advisor is required. These tests
are administered Monday through Friday, check referral form for times.
CLEP Test: These tests are administered at 1:45 P.M. on the following Tuesdays.
2015: Sept. 15, 22 & 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27. 2016: February 2, 9, 16 & 23.
http://www.richlandcollege.edu/testcenter/clep.php
Registration is required and must be completed by the preceding Friday at 3:00 P.M.
DISABILITY SERVICES TESTS: These tests are administered to Richland College students
Monday through Friday by appointment only. Documentation forms are required.
Please visit our website for up-to-date information as scheduling is subject to change:
http://www.richlandcollege.edu/testcenter/index.php
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Richland College Testing Center Medina Hall M105
New! Texas Success Initiative and Pre-Assessment Activity: Effective 08/26/2013
The state of Texas has mandated that every non-exempt student entering a public college or university must complete
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA). A Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA), prior to taking the TSI
Assessment, is required. Students must complete the TSIA Pre-Assessment Activity and then take the TSIA test before
starting college. The TSIA PAA is available online through eConnect. It consists of watching a video and
completing a practice test. https://econnect.dcccd.edu/CreditStudentMenu.jsp
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment or TSIA requires assessment, remediation when necessary and advising of
students who attend a public college or university in Texas. The TSIA measures your skills in writing, reading, and math.
Your writing skills are assessed in two possible parts, on multiple choice sentence structure, and if needed, a WRITTEN
ESSAY. The TSI assessment is adaptive and untimed. Those students scoring below a certain point will receive either a
diagnostic component or an adult basic education (ABE) component. Please allow a minimum of 4-6 hours to complete
the entire assessment. The entire assessment is computerized. It is not a paper and pencil assessment - even for the
writing section.
There is a computerized calculator built into the math assessment on a few select questions that are pre-approved for the
use of a calculator. The only thing you need to bring with you to your college testing center is a Photo ID and a referral
form. All portions of the assessment are multiple-choice, except for the essay.
The TSIA is an adaptive assessment. That means that the difficulty of each question will depend on how you answered
the previous question. The questions will get harder and worth more points as you answer correctly. You get fewer points
when you answer incorrectly. The higher points will result in a better score. Because the assessment is designed this way,
for all multiple choice questions, you MUST submit an answer in order to move on to the next question. You cannot go
back to previous questions.
The TSIA is free the first time that you assess. Re-assessments are $10 per subject area or $40 for the entire
assessment. Please see an advisor for a re-assessment referral form. Remember that taking the assessment seriously,
and doing your best the first time is to your greatest benefit. (Bring your referral form and payment receipts to Testing
Center when you are ready to test.)
Students who want to complete their CORE courses, transfer to a university, or are pursuing an associate of arts or
science degree will also be assessed on their computer literacy skills. Please be sure to ask your academic advisor if you
will be required to complete the computer literacy portion of the assessment. After completing the TSI ASSESSMENT, it is
important that you discuss your scores with an Academic Advisor who will be able to help you interpret your scores and
select classes—not the Testing Center. New to college students will attend orientation to meet with an advisor
and register for courses. Returning students, if eligible may self-register online.
Computer Skills Placement (CSP): 70 questions, 70 minute time limit. This section will cover:
Basic Concepts of IT - Using the computer & Managing Files - Word Processing - Spreadsheets Presentation - Information & Communication
Select
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Your Assessment Date (see reverse side)
Bring an assessment referral form AND a valid photo I.D.
The first assessment for each section is free.
Retakes are permitted as often as you want during scheduled times and cost $10 per subject.
Scores are immediately available, unless an essay score is pending.
See an Advisor after assessment or if eligible register online.
College Ready Placement Scores:
Mathematics 350+
Reading 351+
Writing Essay Score of 5+
OR writing essay score of 4 AND Multiple-Choice Sentence Skills score of 363+.
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