Sam Houston State University
Member The Texas State University System
TESTING CENTER
TSI ASSESSMENT & ACCUPLACER
Remote Testing for SHSU Students
SHSU students are permitted to take the TSI Assessment at a remote location when travel to SHSU
Huntsville, Texas or to The Woodlands Center, The Woodlands, Texas would pose a hardship for the student
and their family. To request and register for a remotely administered TSI Assessment:
1. You must complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) before you can take the TSI Assessment, go
to the following web page, http://www.shsu.edu/dept/registrar/texas-success-initiative/testing.html
.
2. Next, locate a qualified proctor (see below).
3. Complete the student portion of the Proctor Candidate Form - TSI Assessment and forward to
your selected proctor for completion.
4. When your selected proctor is approved, you can pay the SHSU testing fee of $50.
TSI Status
To view your current TSI status, visit MySam on the main SHSU web page, http://www.shsu.edu/ and
select the "Registration" tab. From the "Registration Toolbox" you can check your TSI status or view test
scores.
Also, visit the following web page for more TSI information: http://www.shsu.edu/dept/registrar/texas-
success-initiative/index.html.
Find a Proctor
It is the student’s responsibility to locate an acceptable proctor and to notify the SHSU Testing Center of
their request. Information on local test centers can be found at http://www.ncta-testing.org/cctc/index.php
.
We recommend that you contact local college or university test centers in advance to determine their policy
with regard to testing students from other institutions. The student is responsible for any fees charged by the
cooperating college or university as well as any fee payable to SHSU Huntsville, Texas. Three (3) business
days advance notice is REQUIRED for information to be sent to the proctoring institution.
The TSI Assessment may only be administered in the testing center of an accredited college or university.
In addition, the proctor must satisfy the following requirements:
• Must be an employee of the testing center of an accredited college or university.
• Must not be related to the student or a friend of the student.
• Must not be an undergraduate student.
• Has no vested interest in the student’s scores.
STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR TSI
ASSESSMENT/ACCUPLACER
ID Required:
Bring a current government issued photo ID. Acceptable ID: driver’s
license, passport, military ID, state or national ID card, student ID.
Examples of unacceptable ID: expired documents, credit card with or
without photo, birth certificate, temporary driver’s permit without
photo, parent’s assurance of identity, amusement park season pass,
Child-Find ID cards.
Scratch paper
Will be provided by the testing center. All scratch paper must be turned
in to the proctor at the end of the test session. Failure to turn in your
scratch paper may result in cancellation of your test scores.
Calculator Not permitted
Dictionary or Thesaurus
Not permitted
Cell Phones
No electronic communication devices of any kind are permitted during
the test. This includes but is not limited to: cell phones, pagers, PDAs,
I-Pods, hand-held computers.
Score reports
You may print an unofficial score report for your records at the
conclusion of the test session.
The scores from today’s TSI Assessment test are available for the
exclusive use of Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas.
SHSU students may request, in person, a copy of their TSI scores from
the Registrar’s Office to be put in a sealed envelope to be delivered to
another college.
You are required to follow all directions from the proctor at the cooperating college or university. The proctor
will log-in to the test site for you. Follow all the directions on the screen to complete your test.
When you have finished this test, raise your hand for a proctor. The proctor will assist you in the printing
of your score report. If you have questions about the administration of the TSI Assessment, please contact
the SHSU Testing Center as listed below.
Sam Houston State University
Testing Center – Box 2240
1921 Avenue J, Room 102
Huntsville, TX 77341-2240
Phone: 936-294-1025
Fax: 936-294-3268
E-Mail: [email protected]
Sam Houston State University
Member The Texas State University System
TESTING CENTER
Proctor Candidate Form – TSI & ACCUPLACER
For SHSU Students Testing at Remote Testing Sites
Return this form to SHSU Testing Center
Email t[email protected]du
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT
SELECT AN EXAM DATE ________________________ (a specific date must be entered)
Student’s Name ______________________________________ SAM ID _______________________________
(First, Middle, Last)
Student’s Address __________________________________________________________________________
Address
___________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip
Phone Email ________________________________________
Gender (M/F) _______ Race _________ Date of Birth______________
Test(s) to be proctored:
TSI: Reading _____ Writing _____ Mathematics_____
ACCUPLACER: Reading _____ Writing _____ Mathematic
s_____
• Before you can take the TSI Assessment, you must be Pre-Assessed (PAA) online, go to the following web
page, http://www.shsu.edu/dept/registrar/texas-success-initiative/testing.html
and if you have any questions
call the SHSU Registrar’s Office, 936-294-1052. Have you been Pre-Assessed? Yes No
• The cost of the TSI Assessment is $50.00 and should be paid once the selected proctor has completed the form
below, returned it to SHSU Testing Center, and been approved. This fee is non-refundable and non-
transferable; therefore, if you miss your selected test appointment, the $50.00 is forfeited and you must repay
to schedule another proctored exam
• Students are responsible for any additional charges that may incur at the selected Testing Site
I understand and agree to abide by the guidelines as set forth in this remote test
application.
___________________________________________ ______________________
Student Signature (must sign to process this application) Date
What is a Proctor?
A proctor is a certified and/or trained individual who is approved to administer examinations to a student on
behalf of Sam Houston State University. The proctor must be qualified to serve in this capacity and agree to
abide by the examination procedures and rules. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and maintain an
ongoing relationship with the proctor.
What are the qualifications for a proctor?
Proctor candidates include:
•
Testing Center employee of accredited colleges and universities
Proctor candidates may not be:
•
Relatives
•
Personal friends
•
Immediate supervisors
•
Employee under your supervision
•
Someone of your equal position (co-worker or colleague)
•
Students
If you have any questions, concerns, or problems with the selection of a candidate for proctoring your
examinations, please call the Testing Center at 936-294-1025. SHSU reserves the right to require the student to
select another proctor candidate.
The Examination
The examination must be completed within the time specified. The student will complete each examination
under the supervision of their proctor without the use of notes, texts, or other outside materials, unless otherwise
specified in the proctor instructions. It is important that the proctor be able to administer the examination in an
environment appropriate for testing: free from noise, distractions, etc.
Exams are untimed. The times below is for scheduling purposes. The student is required to complete the exam in
one sitting (student cannot save and come back later). If the exam length does not fit within your office
hours/schedule, please do not accept the responsibility of proctoring this exam.
Time permitted: Reading – approximately 2 hours
Math – approximately 2 hours
Writing – approximately 2 hours
STUDENT - Please contact the potential proctor to confirm availability, then have the
proctor complete the following information below:
PROCTOR is Available on the Selected Test Date as Listed by Student: Yes ___ No____
Proctor’s Name ________________________________________________________________________________
Organization Occupation ___________________
Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________
Street Address
________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip
Business Phone Email_______________________________________
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PROCTOR
Do you work at an accredited college or university? Y____ N____
If yes, please list the accreditation agency information __________________________________
Accreditation Agency
__________________________________
Accreditation Agency Website
Is your college or university an approved College Board Remote Testing Site? Y____ N____
Do you work in a formal testing facility? Y____ N____
Do you have certifications or licenses from any national testing organizations? Please list:
Do you have a space dedicated only to testing? Y____ N____
How many computer stations are available for testing? _______________
Can you provide constant, in-room supervision for the entirety of the exam? Y____ N____
Is proctoring a service that you offer regularly? Y____ N____
How many years has your facility been in operation? _________________
Does your facility have a website with more information about your services? (Please provide
URL)_______________________________________________________
Are you related to the student? Y____ N____
Are you this student’s coworker or direct supervisor? Y____ N____
I agree that all the information that I have provided here is accurate. Y____ N____
I agree to administer the TSI Assessment. I agree to take all necessary precautions and actions to ensure the
security and confidentiality of the TSI Assessment content.
I agree NOT to reproduce or copy, in any fashion, in whole or part, any of the materials of the TSI
Assessment system. I acknowledge that all said materials are copyrighted, and I agree NOT to share, in any
way, such materials with any unauthorized persons.
________________________________________________ ____________________
Proctor Signature Date
NOTICE: Proctors are responsible for emailing this completed form to SHSU
Testing Center ([email protected]).
