Admission Requirements

The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards for admission requirements to all graduate programs. Please consult this section of the catalog to review requirements for admission, including the official transcripts you must submit.

In addition to the minimum requirements, this program also requires that applicants apply for admission to the MAT through the ATCAS portal. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until May 1^st each year. Applicants that have submitted their materials through ATCAS prior to November 1^st each year will receive an early admissions decision.

apply For Mat

In addition to the minimum requirements described above, including a 2.75 cumulative GPA, the following items also need to be submitted through ATCAS:

1. Official Transcripts demonstrating the completion of the following pre-requisite coursework with a grade of C or better: 
   • Biology - minimum of 3 credits including a lab.
   • Chemistry - minimum of 3 credits including a lab.
   • Physics - minimum of 3 credits including a lab.
   • Human Anatomy - minimum of 3 credits including a lab.*
   • Human Physiology - minimum of 3 credits including a lab.*
   • Biomechanics - minimum 3 credits
   • Exercise Physiology - minimum 3 credits
   • General Psychology - minimum 3 credits 
   • Human Nutrition - minimum 3 credits
   • Statistics - minimum 3 credits
   • *Applicant must complete a two-semester sequence of anatomy and physiology with a laboratory component. This can be a two-semester combined human anatomy and physiology course, or separate human anatomy and physiology courses.
   • Although not prerequisite courses, the following are highly recommended:
     • Medical Terminology
     • Introduction to Athletic Training
     • Health and Wellness
2. 2 Letters of Recommendation.
   • Applicants must provide letters of evaluation from two individuals who can speak directly to the applicants’ potential success in a professional studies program in athletic training.
   • At least one letter from either a healthcare provider or a current or former faculty member from the applicant’s undergraduate degree program is preferred.
3. Personal Statement describing your professional goals and why you have chosen Athletic Training as a career.
4. Complete 25 hours of documented observation/job shadowing in athletic training under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
5. International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog.
6. Interview with MAT Admission Committee.
   • Once all required application materials have been submitted to ATCAS, qualified applicants will be invited to interview with the admissions committee.
   • Interviews can be conducted in person or virtually.

NOTE: A limited number of applicants will be admitted to the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program. A maximum of 16 students will be admitted to the program each year. 

Required Documents for Admitted Students

Once accepted to the UW-Green Bay MAT program, the following documentation need to be submitted:

• Review and sign the Technical Standards Form. Indicate if you require accommodations to successfully complete the master's of athletic training.
• Proof of certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association prior to beginning clinical experiences. BLS certification is offered by the MAT during the summer.
• Provide verification that a physical examination has been completed within 12 months of applying to the program by an approved health care provider (MD, DO, PA, CNP) confirming students meet the physical and mental abilities required of an athletic trainer.
• Provide immunization verification prior to beginning clinical experiences indicating the following vaccinations have been completed: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap), influenza vaccine, and COVID vaccination. Students may request exemption for medical, or religious reasons, students requesting exemption will need to contact the Program Director for more information.
• Provide proof of a Tuberculosis (TB) test completed within the past 12 months.
• Complete a health care provider background check. Information on how to complete the health care provider background check will be provided by the Program Director after applicants have accepted their MAT admission.

Provisional Admissions Policy

Applicants that do not meet the minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA requirement may be offered provisional admissions if space is available. Applicants that meet the following criteria will be considered for provisional admissions:

• Overall Undergraduate GPA of 2.5-2.74.
• Prerequisite GPA of 2.0 or better.
• Overall recommendation of at least "recommend" on letters of evaluation.
• MAT selection committee unanimous recommendation of provisional admission.
• Students admitted to the MAT on provisional status must complete the first 9 credit hours of MAT coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If the student is not able to achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher following completion of the first 9 credit hours, they will be dismissed from the program.

Evaluation of Prerequisite Coursework

Coursework submitted by the applicant will be reviewed by the MAT to determine if the coursework satisfies the prerequisite course requirements of the program. The following procedures are used to evaluate if the submitted course(s) satisfies the MATs prerequisite requirements:

1. The program director (PD) will evaluate the applicant’s official transcripts uploaded to the ATCAS portal. The PD will assess the prerequisite coursework for the following:
   1. Course name is equivalent to UW-Green Bay course name
   2. Applicant received a minimum grade of C in the course
2. In cases that the coursework submitted as a prerequisite course does not have an equivalent name to a UW-Green Bay course, the applicant may be asked to provide the following documentation for review:
   1. Course description
   2. Course syllabus
3. The program director will decide if coursework submitted as prerequisite courses is sufficient to support the program’s curricular plan.