Coastal Bend College – College Placement Exam 2023 Test Schedule - Beeville Campus
(361) 354-2334 or (361) 354-2244

The College Placement Exam – TSIA2 - is computer adaptive and state approved.

TSIA2 Assessment Exam

All first time students pursuing a degree or Level II certificate are required to take a state approved Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2) Assessment prior to registration. This exam can be from one to six hours long – based upon the individual. http://www.coastalbend.edu/collegeplacement.

Mandatory -
Pre-Assessment Activity

All first-time college students will need to go through a Pre-Assessment Activity - New 2022 Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity which consists of the following:

(1) the importance of this assessment, [Based upon your scores on the TSIA – this will decide whether you are eligible for a college level course or if you will need to take a developmental or preparation course – which will not give you college credit. A developmental course will help you build your skills so that you will eventually be able to take a college level course. These courses give you a foundation in the subject area that you need preparation in. The TSIA is very important and we want you to do as well as you possibly can.]
(2) sample questions, [go to:  http://www.coastalbend.edu/tsiresource/ for sample questions and other resources to help you prepare for the TSI Assessment]
If you are a current CBC student - you may login to your Blackboard account and click on the TutorMe link - for free tutoring to Test Preparation.
(3) course options, and [Coastal Bend College offers various course options: NCBO - Non-Course Based course - which is a non-semester length course delivered in an intense workshop setting, Integrated Course - which is a course that integrates two areas - such as Reading and Writing together so that a student gets two courses for the time and price of one course, Lecture courses (class-room style course with instructor – face-to-face); Distance Learning courses (class-room setting, but video cameras and microphones link you to other sites with other students. The instructor may move around from site-to-site to have face time with each area); Internet courses (do your course work from home, but some courses may have you take a proctored exam at a CBC site).
(4) resources for students.

Services available for students at CBC
Tutoring	Go to: http://www.coastalbend.edu/tutoring/
Financial Aid	Go to: http://www.coastalbend.edu/FinAid/
Title V – Laptop Computer/Calculator Loan program	Go to: http://www.coastalbend.edu/tech_request/
Library	Go to: http://lrc.coastalbend.edu/about
Advising	Go to: http://www.coastalbend.edu/cbcadvising
Testing	Go to: http://www.coastalbend.edu/testing/
Housing/Student Activities	Go to: http://www.coastalbend.edu/StudentLife/
Accessibility Services	Go to: http://www.coastalbend.edu/oas/

Please note the following test policies:

(1) Test Fee is ($30.00 /$10 for Math section, $20 for English Language Arts and Reading section.  This fee is paid by phone with a credit card - call 361-354-2334
(2) If a first-time college student, the mandatory “Mandatory TSIA2 Pre-Assessment Activity” must be completed before the examinee may schedule to test.
(3) Paid reservations are required.
(4) Seven working days required for re-scheduling.
(5) Late arrivals or missed appointments forfeit the TSIA2 exam fee.
(6) Examinees should report to the test center at least 15 minutes before test time listed below.
(7) Current picture identification and Coastal Bend College ID# required.
(8) Special test accommodations require documentation and two weeks notice.
(9) Students are not allowed to bring any electronic device (cell phone, mp3 player, camera, etc...) into the testing room. They will leave their personal items in their vehicle, with a friend, or will turn the items in to the testing personnel when they sign-in for the exam – before entering the exam room. The personal items will be collected and stored at the owner’s risk. Coastal Bend College will not be responsible for any items lost or stolen. No weapons are allowed in the Testing Center.

College Placement Exam Schedule –Subject to Change –Location: Room V-131 – Testing Department -
in the R. W. Dirks Student Services Building

CBC recommends remotely proctored TSIA2 testing. This means that if you have a laptop/desktop computer with web camera, microphone, sound, and access to the internet - then you can test from the safety of your home. There are two options you may choose for TSIA2 remote testing. Click on the TSI Virtual Remote Voucher Information / site for more details.

If you do not have internet access or a laptop or desktop computer - then you can make an appointment for contact-free testing at a CBC Testing Center. There is limited seating for In-Person Testing. Appointments are mandatory.
When scheduling through the CBC online scheduling site - make sure to make the proper number of appointments. If you need to take the complete TSIA2 exam - make two (2) appointments for the different blocks of time - Example: Mondays - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Fridays - 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Pay the TSIA2 fee, complete Mandatory TSIA2 Pre-Assessment Activity , and submit the request for CBC remote voucher form. Then make your appointment/(s) using our CBC Online Testing Scheduler - if you will be testing face-to-face at a CBC testing center.

TSIA2 Exams are administered In Person on Mondays, Tuesdays,Thursdays, and Fridays at the CBC Test Centers.
TSIA2 CBC Remotely Proctored Exams are administered on Wednesdays.

College Placement Exam Hours - schedule subject to change

Page revised 9/21/2023

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