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   Graduate Application Instructions

   Graduate Application

   Recommendation Form

   Physical Examination, Immunization requirements, and Technical Standards Form

   Admissions Requirements

1. Before a student can be considered for the program, the following application requirements must be met:

1. Completion of a Bachelor's degree
2. Admission to Weber State University
3. GRE scores*
4. Minimum 3.0 GPA**
5. Submit Graduate Athletic Training Student Application
6. Submit Letter of Application
7. Two Letters of Recommendation - at least one letter from a college-level instructor
8. Grade of C or better in all pre-requisite courses (all pre-reqs must have been completed within the last 10 years prior to application)***
9. Program Interview - in person or over the phone
10. Complete Technical Standards form
11. Official transcripts from other colleges/universities attended
12. Physical examination and proof of immunizations
13. Hepatitis-B Vaccination
14. Current Emergency Response and CPR for Professional Rescuer certification cards (may be completed in first semester if deficient) 

   B.  Application deadline for early admissions is February 15th for the following fall 

   semester.  Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling

   admissions basis if available slots still exist.  Students are encouraged to apply for Early

   Admissions as the program may reach capacity at that point.   

   Additional Admission Requirements for International

   Students:

   All international students and any applicant educated outside the U.S. must demonstrate

   proficiency in English. Those whose native language is not English, or whose language

   of instruction for their undergraduate degree was not English, will be required to submit

   a score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) which is not more

   than two years old and on which a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213

   (computer-based) has been earned.

   All international transcripts must also be evaluated using one of the WSU approved

   Foreign Credential Evaluation Services Agencies listed on the WSU Admissions

   website:  http://weber.edu/Admissions/is_transcripteval.html

   Selection Process

1. All applicants will be ranked using a numerical scale on the following criteria:
   1. Cumulative GPA [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%]
   2. GRE Scores [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%]
   3. Letter of Application [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%]
   4. Letters of Recommendation [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%]
   5. Previous athletic training experience and strength of applicant's commitment as reflected in interview responses. [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%]
2. Students receiving the highest scores in the rating process will be invited to enter the athletic training masters program. The selection committee is comprised of the ATEP faculty and clinical instructors.  The number of students chosen to enter the program each year will vary, in compliance with accreditation guidelines concerning clinical instructor-to-student ratios. Selection into the ATEP is competitive and satisfaction of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
3. Applicants not invited to enter the athletic training program may reapply the following year. All applicants who eventually re-apply must meet all requirements in effect at the time of re-application. Students are encouraged to contact the ATEP Director for current admission requirements.
4. All students selected for athletic training program must provide evidence of being able to meet the Technical Standards for Admission of the program. Only those students who verify that they can meet those technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations, will be allowed to enter the program. 

   Retention Requirements

1. After students are selected into the Athletic Training MS, retention in the program will be based on the following criteria:
   1. Grade "B-" or better in all required courses (includes Graduate Practicum courses).
   2. Students must maintain an overall Weber State University GPA of 3.0.
   3. Adhere to WSU Athletics Athletic Training Polices and Procedures.
   4. Adhere to MSAT  Student Handbook Policies.
2. Students who fail to meet the retention criteria will be placed on probation in the Athletic Training major for one semester. If standards are not met by the end of the probationary period, the student will be dismissed from the program. Students who receive a grade lower than a B- in any required course must repeat that course and receive a grade of "B-" or higher to remain in the program. Failure to repeat the course (when offered) will result in dismissal from the program. Athletic Training Education Polices and Procedures are available in the athletic training student handbook.