Athletic Training

Admission Requirements

Students must be formally admitted into the Athletic Training Education Program, a requirement which promotes quality education and ensures exceptional opportunities for hands-on learning under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Application is typically made during the second semester at WCU. Early exposure to the athletic training profession is emphasized, with students gaining valuable prerequisite classroom and clinical experience in their initial two semesters.

In order to qualify for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Successfully complete HSCC 150: Introduction to Athletic Training with a grade of C+ or higher
   
2. Complete a minimum of fifty (50) hours of Athletic Training observation at WCU or one of its approved affiliate clinical sites under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor.
   
3. Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher
   
4. Successfully complete the ATEP Admission Examination
   

Requirements for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program include submission of the following materials:

1. Completed WCU Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) Application
   
2. Two Letters of Recommendation from WCU Approved Clinical Instructors
   
3. One Letter of Recommendation from any of the following:
   College Instructor / Professor
   Clinical Instructor / Supervisor
   Academic Advisor
   Allied Health or Medical Professional
   
4. Completed WCU ATEP Physical Examination Form (not required for admission, must be completed prior to August 1st)
   
5. Immunization Record
   
6. Hepatitis B Vaccination Series (must have second injection prior to August 1) or Signed Waiver
   
7. Verification of Negative TB Test or Negative Chest X-Ray since January 1st of year of application
   
8. Official Academic Transcripts of all institutions attended (other than WCU)
   
9. Signed Technical Standards
   
10. Signed Athletic Training Handbook Statement
    
11. Signed Statement of General Requirements for ATEP

Deadline for applying to the Athletic Training Education Program is December 15th for early admission, or April 15th for regular admission.