Additional Information

Once your ATCAS application is complete, your application will be reviewed by the Graduate School and then sent to the faculty/program for an admission recommendation. Upon verification of a complete application, the program faculty will contact the applicant to schedule an admissions interview with an admissions committee which is made up of program faculty and clinical site preceptors.  

Applicants will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Overall application materials (~11% weight)
  • Organization, completeness and presentation
• Academic performance (~11% weight)
  • Overall GPA and GPA in prerequisite coursework
• Athletic Training Observations (~11% weight)
  • Evidence of quality and quantity of observation experiences
• Statement of Goals (~11% weight)
  • Quality of writing and evidence of clear desire to pursue Athletic Training as a career
• Letters of Recommendation (~11% weight)
  • Evidence of support for pursuit of Athletic Training
• Interview (~45% weight)
  • Evidence of a genuine understanding of the profession of Athletic Training
  • Articulation of career goals and congruence with the program
  • Evidence of problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Personal attributes that indication preparation and ability to meet challenges
  • Clarity of expression
  • Demonstration of an upbeat and positive affect
  • Poise and confidence
  • Professional appearance

The admissions committee will use a standardized rubric to evaluate each applicant on their own merits. The committee will come to a consensus on an admission recommendation for each applicant.