Athletic Training Program Admissions

Athletic Training Education Program
Admission Requirements

Students must gain general admission to the University of Charleston. A visit to campus to meet with Admissions personnel and program faculty is strongly encouraged. Students may apply for admission to the ATEP after being on campus for one semester. Applications are only accepted during the spring semester of each year. Students receive application information in the spring semester; this material can also be located on the Department’s web page.

Faculty to student ratios and the highly individualized nature of this program limit the quota of applicants accepted in the ATEP. The number accepted varies each year. Students not accepted into the program may re-apply the following year.

Applications are accepted each spring semester and must be submitted in their entirety by March 15th to the ATEP Program Director. To be eligible for acceptance to the ATEP a student must:

1. Earn a minimum 2.5 overall GPA;

2. Achieve a minimum of "C" or higher in all Athletic Training and allied field requirements;

3. Complete a minimum of 100 “directed observation” clinical observation hours obtained during the first two semesters;

4. Completion of the Application Packet:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Undergraduate transcripts
• Clinical observation hours and service point forms
• Self evaluation
• Four reference evaluations and letters of recommendation
• Requirements for Progression and Graduation
• Proof of current ECCC card (either BLS for the Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer)
• Proof of current First Aid card
• Current student medical history, physical examination, and technical standards
• Immunization review and clearance for clinical practice
• Photograph release form

5. Interview with selected members of the ATEP Interview Committee.

For additional information, please contact Ericka Zimmerman, ATEP Program Director, at 304-357-4828 or erickazimmerman@ucwv.edu.