Testing Services

Students who have not taken the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI) and do not have a Palomino ID number and are planning on enrolling into Laredo College must first visit the Office of Registrar and Admissions where they will fill out an admissions application and will receive a Palomino ID number.

Please note to bring in all relevant test scores from the students respective school, including: ACT,SAT, TAKS, STAAR ect as well as a photo ID. Students who are planning on attending Laredo College will then proceed to the Student Success Center to speak to an adviser who will then issue a test permit. *

Please keep in mind that all first time students taking the TSI exam must complete a Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) found in the Assessment Center and Student Success Center website. Print a copy of the "Certificate of Completion" page found at the conclusion of the activity and present it to the Assessment Center along with the test permit and exam fee receipt.

All students must bring a valid government issued Texas Driver's License or Texas ID for identification purposes.

Students who do not plan on attending Laredo College but wish to take the TSI must first complete the Pre-Assessment Activity before they take the TSI. All non-LC students who plan on taking the TSI exam (1 section only) excluding the essay, will only be allowed to test on Friday's, must arrive at either test centers no later than 8:30 AM, have their test permit, copy of the "Certificate of Completion" and payment receipt.