To be considered for admission to the MAT Program, candidates must:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred on a 4.0 scale
• Successfully complete all prerequisite coursework a “C” letter grade or better at an accredited institution.
• Complete all prerequisite coursework by August 1 prior to fall admission.

Applications for admission are accepted June 30 through June 5 each year. Application materials are to be submitted through ATCAS.

A completed ATCAS application is required to be considered for admission (an essay, two letters of recommendation, report all institution(s) attended on the ATCAS application and request all transcript(s) be sent directly from the institution(s) to ATCAS). Applicants who studied outside the U.S. will be required to order a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation report from World Education Services (WES) indicating the US degree equivalency for each international institution attended and have it sent directly to ATCAS.

The annual admission cycle for the MAT Program is as follows:

• June 30 – ATCAS application becomes available.
• June 5 – MAT Program application deadline.

Applicants must have taken and passed the following courses with a grade of “C” or better.

• Human Anatomy with lab
• Human Physiology with lab
• Exercise Physiology
• Biomechanics/Kinesiology
• Biology (no lab required)
• Chemistry (no lab required)
• Physics (no lab required)
• Statistics
• Nutrition
• Psychology

• 50 observation hours with an athletic trainer.

Upload two references to your ATCAS application:

• One from previous professor/advisor
• One from applicant’s choice reference

Students are required to complete the following items at an additional cost, yearly.

• Criminal background check
• Drug screen
• Health insurance coverage

Upload an essay to your ATCAS application – prompt for essay is included in application.

Applicants who submit their ATCAS application will be considered for an interview. On-campus and virtual interview options are available. Admission decisions are made less than 2 weeks after each interview day.