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Students applying to the Athletic Training program at GVSU must follow all general Education requirements as defined in the University catalog. Transfer students should refer to the Transfer Student Policy at the end of this section. This program is available only to students who apply and are admitted through the formal admission process. Application for admission to the program takes place two times per year; at the end of the fall semester to start in the winter and at the end of the winter semester to start in the fall. Once admitted into the program a student is required to spend a minimum of five semesters completing his or her clinical experiences.

The prerequisites for admission into the Athletic Training program are as follows:

1. PED 217*
2. ATH 210*
3. MOV 300*
4. Current First Aid and CPR certification
5. Proof of current immunizations as defined by the CDC for healthcare workers
6. Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
7. One semester attendence at GVSU

* Students must receive a B or better in all prerequisite coursework.

Once the above criteria have been met, the student is eligible to apply for admission into the program. Admission is competitive and is based on:

1. Written test**
2. Practical test**
3. Admission Application
4. Interview
5. Recommendations
6. Technical Standards (individuals must be able to perform all technical standards of the Athletic Training Program)

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