Admission Requirements

Complete the following general education courses:

1. PSYC 101 General Psychology

2. PHYS 121 General Physics I

3. MATH 155 Modern Statistic with Computer Analysis

Requirements for Admission into the Athletic Training Education Program at Salisbury University include the course completion and minimum “C” grade in the following:

1.    ATTR 185 Introduction to Athletic Training

2.    BIOL 215 Anatomy and Physiology I

3.    BIOL 216 Anatomy and Physiology II

4.    PHEC 108 Introduction to Wellness and Fitness

Additional Academic requirements include:

1.    Current CPR/AED certification.

2.    Overall grade point average of a 2.8/4.0

3.    Prerequisite grade point average of a 2.8/4.0

4.    One hundred (100) hours of completed observation at University or and approved affiliate clinical site.

Upon Application to the Athletic Training Education Program, the following materials must be submitted the Athletic Training Education Program Director

1.    Completed Application

2.    Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

3.    Two (2) Performance Evaluations

4.    Completed physical examination (within six months of the application due date)

5.    Verification of Hepatitis B vaccination series commencement or signed waiver

6.    Verification of current immunizations.

7.    Verification of Negative TB Test or Negative (-) Chest X-Ray (within six months of the application due date)

8.    Signed Technical Standards

9.    Signed Athletic Training Handbook Statement

Once applicant has submitted their completed application, the Athletic Training Education Program Selection Committee will admit students based upon the above academic prerequisites, letters of recommendation, competency examination performance, clinical experiences at Salisbury University, formal interview with the committee and personal and professional traits. 

Students who have formally applied to the Athletic Training Education Program will receive a decision in writing by the Athletic Training Education Program Director by the last week in December of the application year.  Acceptance into the ATEP at Salisbury University will fall under the following categories:

1. Accepted: A student is unconditionally admitted into the Athletic Training Education Program.  Students must maintain all eligibility requirements as stated in the most recent edition of the Salisbury University Athletic Training Student Handbook to remain in good standing.
2. Conditional Admittance: A student is admitted into the Athletic Training Education Program on a conditional basis.  The student will be give a specific date to rectify any deficiencies to the minimum eligibility standards. During the conditional admittance period the student must maintain all other eligibility requirements as stated in the most recent edition of the Salisbury University Athletic Training Student Handbook to remain in good standing.
3. Wait-Listed: A student is not accepted or denied admission at this point due to extenuating circumstances or circumstances beyond the student’s control.  Wait-listing of a student will be on a discretionary basis as determined by the Athletic Training Education Program Selection Committee.
4. Not Accepted: The student has been denied admission into the Athletic Training Education Program. Students will be required to meet with their academic advisor to discuss options regarding the major. Students may opt to reapply for admission during the next application period provided they meet all appropriate admissions criterion at that time.