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Testing

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Your success matters to us, and you’ll be more successful at San Jacinto College when you start in the right classes. San Jacinto College uses the TSIA exam to determine your college readiness levels in math, reading and writing.  Before you meet with an advisor and attend new student orientation, it’s important that you take this exam. Your test scores will determine if you are ready for college level courses, or need a bit more practice with college preparatory courses. Testing takes place at your campus of choice, and can usually be completed in three to four hours.

Some students are exempt from placement testing. Do you have an associate degree or higher? Are you an active-duty military service member or an honorably discharged veteran? Did you take another test such as the SAT, ACT or TAKS and make a qualifying score? Qualifying scores are listed in the catalog. Perhaps you have attended another college or university and have transfer classes that will help us assess your college-readiness. You might not need to test! These are some examples of placement testing exemptions. If you meet any of these requirements or believe you are exempt, please visit the Admissions Office before you take the state approved test.

Ready to get started? Use the links at the top to learn more about TSIA and testing procedures at San Jac.

Testing Centers

Central Campus
281-998-6150 x 2025
Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs: 7:30 am -7 pm
Fri: 8 am - 12 pm
Fall/Spring Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8 am -7 pm
Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Administration Building
Room 133, 1st Floor
Map | Directions

North Campus
281-998-6150 x 2347
Fax | 281-459-7632
Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs: 7:30 am -7 pm
Fri: 8 am - 12 pm
Fall/Spring Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8 am -7 pm
Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Welcome Center
Room 220, 2nd Floor
Map | Directions

South Campus
281-998-6150 x 3433
Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs: 7:30 am -7 pm
Fri: 8 am - 12 pm
Fall/Spring Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8 am -7 pm
Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Welcome Center
Room 220, 2nd Floor
Map | Directions