Program Admission Policies and Criteria

Athletic Training is a limited-enrollment major.  Athletic Training is a rigorous academic program with an extensive required clinical experience (comparable to most health care professions).  Students are encouraged to limit their external activities in order to devote adequate time and energy to successfully complete the program.  Applicants for admission are evaluated on the following criteria:

1.       cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher

2.       current enrollment in or completion of PE 110 Community First Aid and Safety, PE 135 Personal and Community Health, and PE 250  Treatment, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries with a grade of "B" or higher in each course

3.       quality of formal application

4.       quality of two letters of recommendation

5.       interview (if necessary)

6.       commitment of three years to the achieve the hour clinical experience component of the program

7.       primary focus in Athletic Training and Education (students with an interest in athletic training will be given a higher priority than those pursuing other academic interests)

8.       athletic participation (participation in only one sport is allowed).  If student is currently receiving scholarships for more that one sport, see the Program Director immediately.

9.       the programs ability to meet the student's needs

10.   professional characteristics (ability to work effectively with others, maturity, emotional stability, leadership, work ethic, etc.)

ATEP Requirements

Requirements are to be completed prior to formal admission to the ATEP.

1. Physical Exam form including medical history
2. Completed technical standards form
3. Immunization records must be provided which include:

a.       Tetanus

b.       Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

c.       Polio

d.       Hepatitis B Series

e.       Tuberculin Test

In the event an ATS has incomplete immunizations, students will be required to obtain required immunizations at their own expense.  If a student declines required immunizations, appropriate documentation waiving these recommendations must be agreed upon and documentation signed

by the Program Director and ATS.

Summary of Admission Process

Invitations to apply to the Athletic Training Program are sent out in the spring to all students who meet the criteria of 2.5 G.P.A. or higher and current enrollment in or completion of the required prerequisite courses with a  "B" or higher in each class.  Application consists of submitting the application form and two letters of recommendation.  A committee consisting of the Program Director, Head Athletic Trainer, and a student representative then evaluates completed applications.  The evaluation process includes ranking the applicants with regard to their G.P.A, application quality, and recommendations.  Selected applicants may then be interviewed by the committee to determine program admission. 

 
Notification of acceptance into the program is made once grades have been posted by the Registrar’s office.   Students begin their clinical experience during the fall of their sophomore year.  The number of students admitted varies depending on size of the graduating class. Students will typically begin their clinical experience during the fall of their sophomore year.