Admissions

University Admission Requirements

A student applying to a master's program must:

• have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
• present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.

International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions.

Additional Program Admission Requirements

To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements.

GPA

You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a Master's program.

Prerequisite Courses

You must have a grade "C" or better in the following undergraduate prerequisite courses:

• General Biology
• General Physics
• General Chemistry
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Exercise Physiology
• Psychology
• Nutrition

Resume

Submit your current resume that outlines your education and work history.

Goal Statement

Submit a goal statement with the following information:

• Your motivations for pursing graduate school
• Your career aspirations when you complete your degree
• How you feel an Illinois State Athletic Training degree will help you reach your goals
• Any additional information you'd like to share about your interest in our program

Reference Contact Information

Provide the name and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation (preferably one from a licensed health care provider)

Formal Interview

Invited applicants will be contacted by the graduate coordinator to have a formal interview with Athletic Training program faculty.

Observation Hours (recommended)

While not required for admission, you are strongly encouraged to complete a minimum of 30 observation hours with an athletic trainer prior to applying to the Master of Athletic Training program.

Health and Safety Compliance

Upon acceptance into the program, you will be required to meet health and safety compliance requirements. These include:

• Technical Standards
• Criminal background check
• Proof of immunization requirements
• FERPA and HIPAA training

Fees

View all associated program fees for the successful completion of the program.

Apply with ATCAS

A student applying to this program must complete an application through Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS), submit all required documentation to this platform, and pay the ATCAS application fee. You will receive an email from Illinois State about 24 hours after you submit your ATCAS application with the next steps. Once you do, create your Illinois State University account from the instructions to review your application status.

Admission Dates and Deadlines

Graduate Coordinator