Criteria for Admittance into the Athletic Training Major

Only sophomores or above will be fully admitted into the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). Freshmen will have to meet the following criteria before they can be reviewed for admittance. Transfers, either from another institution or another department on campus will be evaluated on an individual basis.

1.      All freshmen must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale after their first academic year. Transfers must also have a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

2.       Freshmen must have a minimum of 24 credit hours completed of freshman requirements. Freshmen prospects will need to refer to the suggested Four Year Schedule for Athletic Training. Transfers will be evaluated on an individual basis.

3.      Completion of  60 Observation Hours (Completed during the Freshman year)

Each prospective student will submit an application (obtainable from the Clinical Education Coordinator or Program Director) and undergo a formal interview with a committee before being reviewed.

Any interested students should contact the ATEP Recruiting and Retention Coordinator or Program Director for more information.