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The Texas Higher Education Assessment (Internet-based test) is used to assess the reading, mathematics, and writing skills that entering freshman-level students should have if they are able to perform effectively in undergraduate certificate or degree programs in Texas public colleges or universities.

Payment and Registration

Determine if you need to take the test

Your academic advisor will determine if you are required to take the THEA.

Pay the THEA fee  – Pay the $29 THEA fee online directly through THEA.  To pay the fee, click . 

IMPORTANT: The email address and password used when setting up your account will also be used to access your test. Have your login information with you on the day of the test.  

**This fee must be paid before the day of the test; otherwise, you will have to pay and reschedule for another test session.

Pay the UTEP Test Administration Fee ($20) and Register –  .

THE TEST FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE. 

Note: A non-refundable convenience fee of $3.50 will be applied for online payments.

** IMPORTANT:  You must have your THEA account login information before the test session; otherwise, you will have to reschedule and pay the $20 test fee again.

To avoid the convenience fee, you may register in-person at the Testing Office. Payment
may be made in the Testing Office using exact cash ONLY.

Day of the Test

• LOCATION:
  • The Student Testing is located in the UTEP Library-4th floor-room 401.
    • Examinees are asked to arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. If you arrive late, you will not be allowed to take the test.
• IDENTIFICATION:
  • You will be required to present an official UNEXPIRED identification card with a current photo.
  • Acceptable forms of identification include:
    • U.S. Driver’s License 
    • UTEP Identification Card 
    • U.S. Department of Public Safety Identification Card 
    • U.S. Military Identification Card 
    • U.S. Alien Registration Card 
• THEA ACCOUNT LOGIN:
  • You MUST know your THEA account login information (email address and password).  If you do not have this information, you will have to pay the test administration fee again to reschedule.

Test Schedule

To view available test dates, click HERE.

Scores

You will be able to view your scores on the Reading and Mathematics sections after completing the test. 

Your writing sample will take up to 2 business days to be manually scored.  You will be able to view your complete scores by logging into your .

NOTE: A printed score report WILL NOT be printed/provided by the UTEP Student Assessment & Testing Office.

Test Length

You will have four hours to complete your test.  The individual test sections are not timed; you may use the available time to work on any of the three sections.

The THEA consists of three sections:

• Reading - 40 multiple-choice questions matched to about seven reading selections of 300 to 750 words each.
• Mathematics - 50 multiple-choice questions covering four general areas: fundamental mathematics, algebra, geometry, and problem solving. (Note that an on-screen calculator will be available for your use during the Mathematics Section.)
• Writing (two subsections) - Approximately 40 multiple-choice questions assessing students' ability to recognize various elements of effective writing. The writing sample subsection requires students to demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively in writing on a given topic.

Retake Policy

There is a strict 15 day waiting period to retake the THEA iBT.

Resources

A practice test is available at 

PROHIBITED ITEMS

FOOD, DRINKS, HATS, MECHANICAL PENCILS, ALL TYPES OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES, ALL TYPES OF WATCHES, AND CONCEALED HANDGUNS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE TEST ROOM!

UTEP Codes: ACT: 4223; AP, CLEP, SAT, TOEFL: 6829; THEA: 357; DSST: 8021