Frequently Asked Questions
Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP)
When do I apply to the Athletic Training Program?
The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) accepts completed applications for program admission twice a year. The due dates are April 1 and July 1 of each academic year. Applicants applying by the April 1 deadline will receive priority and the July 1 applicants will receive consideration only if there are slots available after the April 1 program admission process is complete. Admission to the ATEP is selective and completed applications do not guarantee admission into the ATEP. Enrollment is limited due to the availability of resources.
I am a transfer student and want to apply to the Athletic Training Education Program. What do I do?
All transfer student applicants must complete the equivalent of BIO 1100 and L100, MTH 1112, CHM 1142 and L142, ENG 1101 and ENG 1102 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 prior to admission into the ATEP. AT 1101 must also be completed under the same criteria; however, it must be taken at Troy University. Transfer students must go through the same application process as Troy University students. In order to determine if a course will transfer to Troy University you must contact the registrar’s office at 334-670-3164.
How many students do you accept into the Athletic Training Program?
Enrollment is limited to the availability of resources. The ATEP can accept approximately 15 students per year.
What courses do I need to take to apply to the Athletic Training Program?
All student applicants applying for the Athletic Training Education Program must have completed AT 1101, BIO 1100 and L100, MTH 1112, CHM 1142 and L142, and ENG 1101 and 1102 with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
What are the other requirements necessary to apply to the Athletic Training Education Program?
All students must be interviewed by the Athletic Training Education Board of Admissions as a component of the application process. Student applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation and have documented a minimum of 40 observation hours under a certified athletic trainer prior to being considered for admission into the ATEP. Proof of physical examination Hepatitis B vaccine, TB skin test, and current tetanus immunization must be on file once enrolled in the ATEP.
How do I maintain progression in the Athletic Training Program?
Students must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA as well as a 3.0 GPA in all athletic training core courses. Students must earn a C or better in all athletic training core courses. If a student earns a D or F in any ATEP courses, he/she must repeat that course.
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