THEA Test

1. What do I have to do to take the THEA?
You can pick up a THEA Registration Bulletin from your local high school counseling or college counseling/testing center. You must fill out the packet, enclose a $29.00 check, money order, or credit card number and mail it off approximately one month prior to test day. These exams are given six times a year on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.

2. Once I take the THEA, how long does it take to get my scores?
The Saturday test scores arrive in approximately 4 weeks.


3. What do I do if I haven’t taken the THEA and I want to register that day?
The ASSET test is given four times per month during the summer session and two times per month during the fall and spring semester at  all three campuses. It is a much shorter version of the THEA. You will get 3 of your 4 scores that day; however, your essay will not come in for approximately 1 ½ to 2 weeks. We urge you to take the THEA ahead of time as the ASSET exam moves quickly. You have 25 minutes per section and you must submit an essay (1 hour and 15 minutes) like you do on the THEA.  Once again, please take the THEA  if at all possible. The ASSET costs $29.00. You need to have a completed application for admission to WCJC on file prior to taking the ASSET.

You must take at least one course with WCJC for your ASSET scores to transfer.

4. Who has to take the THEA or ASSET?
Virtually all new students who desire to enter a public university (and are taking courses that are seeking a degree) are required to take the THEA. You can be exempt from taking the THEA if you have high ACT, SAT, TAAS, or TAKS scores. Please furnish those scores along with your application for admission to WCJC, and the Registrar’s Office will interpret your scores. If you are exempt from THEA, it will state that you are exempt on your permit-to-register when you sign up for classes, and you will receive a letter from the Registrar’s Office stating whether or not you need to take the THEA.