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The MSAT program utilizes the ATCAS application system, which allows prospective students to apply to multiple programs with one application.  Apply HERE.
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  • Priority Review Deadline- November 1st each year
    • Applications received by the priority review deadline will be prioritized in determining admission into the CMU Program
  • Final Review Deadline- January 15th each year
    • 3+2 students at Colorado Mesa should apply by the Final Review deadline

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

Step 1

  • Submit a verified ATCAS Application by the appropriate application deadline(s), this includes submitting the following to ATCAS:
    • Official transcripts to ATCAS from all colleges and universities attended
    • Personal statement
      • “Describe your professional goals including why you have chosen Athletic Training as a career”
    • Statement of intent (submit in the “Writing Sample” document type)
      • “Describe the aspects of the Colorado Mesa MS in Athletic Training program that appeal to you and how these aspects will help you towards your career goals in athletic training”
    • Resume
    • Answer program-specific questions
    • Must have completed 40 hours of post-secondary shadowing/observation with an Athletic Trainer by the time of application
    • 2 letters of recommendation
      • One (1) letter from a Certified Athletic Trainer
      • One (1) letter from a Professor/Advisor who can speak about the applicant’s academic abilities
    • The MSAT Admissions Committee will review each application and invite those qualified to move onto Step 2 of our application process. Applicants will be evaluated on:
      • Verified ATCAS application
      • Overall GPA
      • Science GPA
      • GPA in the last 60 credits
      • Prerequisite GPA
      • Letters of recommendation
      • Personal statement
      • Writing sample

 Step 2

  • Applicants selected by the MSAT Admissions committee will be invited to an online (e.g., zoom) interview with the committee
  • The MSAT Admissions Committee will then review each applicant’s ATCAS application and online interview and decide on admissions decisions

 

Step 3

  • Applicants will be notified of the MSAT Admissions Committee decision
    • To accept an offer of admission, applicants must notify the Program Director of their decision to accept and pay the required CMU Application Fee of $50
  • The Program Director, Coordinator of Clinical Education, or the Graduate Admissions Coordinator will follow up with each student who has accepted the offer of admission and paid the CMU Application Fee to begin working on post-admission documentation that is required by various dates prior to the first clinical education rotation, these include:
    • Vaccination records
    • Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen
    • NATA Student Membership
    • Student Liability Insurance
    • Technical Standards
    • Current BLS CPR certification
      • The MSAT will provide and pay for an Emergency Cardiac Care Workshop (Adult/Pediatric CPR, AED, Barrier devices) that must be attended by each MSAT student as part of the program prior to the student’s first clinical education rotation