Waivers

Waivers are temporary and valid for a designated time. The student is waived from taking the TSI Assessment. When a waiver ends, the student must consult with an advisor to determine his or her TSI status.

1. Active Duty Military, Texas National Guard, and Reservists. A student who is serving on active duty as a member of the (a) armed forces of the United States, (b) the Texas National Guard, or (c) as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and has been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment. Waiver ends when no longer serving on active duty.
2. Non-Degree or Non-Certificate-Seeking Student. A student who is not seeking a degree or certificate with CTC. Valid for up to 15 semester hours. Waiver may be extended based on institutional guidelines.
3. Certificate Program, Level I. A student who is seeking a Level I certificate which is between 15 and 42 semester hours is waived from the TSI Assessment. If a student takes one course outside the certificate program, the student is no longer waived. Waiver ends based on student’s anticipated completion date.
4. ESOL Waiver. A student with demonstrated limited English proficiency may be granted a temporary waiver while enrolled in ESOL/ESL coursework. The waiver ends after student attempts 15 semester hours of developmental ESOL coursework or enrolls in entry-level freshmen coursework, whichever comes first at which time student is to be given the TSIA2.