Admission Requirements
Application to the ATEP is due on first Monday of December of the sophomore year. The admission process is competitive and a limited number of students are accepted each year (maximum of 15). There are no guarantees of acceptance. Acceptance will be based on the following criteria:
- Completion of the application
- ATEP Admission Requirements (PDF)*
- Verification of complete medical records including Hepatitis B vaccine and TB testing
- Signed affirmation of confidentiality regarding medical information and Technical Standards form
- Minimum of two written recommendations
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in the following courses with no grade below a C: AT 101, AT 160, AT 220, and AT 240
- Minimum 2.0 GPA in the following courses with no grade below a C-: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151 and BIOL 230 or BIOL 250
- Completion of all clinical observation experiences in athletic training
- Completion of all Pre-Athletic Training Psychomotor Competencies
- Submission of a written essay
- Completion of a written exam
- Personal interview
The application form and specific description of each of the above can be obtained from the program director of athletic training education.
*The downloadable version of this document is provided in a Portable Document Format (PDF). To learn more about PDFs or to install Adobe Acrobat Reader, follow this link.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must meet the same admission criteria as other students, including all applicable deadlines. (See “Admission Requirements” above.) Transfer students should plan on a minimum of three years to complete the ATEP regardless of whether they transfer with sophomore or junior status. Transfer students should consult with the ATEP program director before beginning course work at APU.
Statement of Compliance
The APU ATEP, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.
