UW Oshkosh
Athletic Training Education Program at UW Oshkosh

Academic and Clinical Program

Retention and Graduation Criteria

Students may officially declare the Major in Athletic Training at any time. Only students formally admitted to the professional (beginning, intermediate, and advanced) phases of the Athletic Training Education Program will be allowed to enroll in upper level courses and clinical experiences. Once admitted, the student will be evaluated each semester. As long as satisfactory progress is being made, the student will be permitted to move to the following semester. If progress is unsatisfactory, the student will be placed on probation. Students on probation will be prohibited from participating in clinical experiences. Satisfactory progress includes:

  1. Maintaining a 2.75 GPA in the major.
  2. Maintaining a 2.75 Cumulative GPA.
  3. Achieving a "C" or higher in each major course.
  4. Performing satisfactorily in the clinical setting as noted on clinical course syllabi
  5. Adhering to all policies and procedures contained in the program handbook.
  6. Maintaining up-to-date health status requirements.

Students falling short in areas 5 and 6 above will be required to address those deficiencies immediately. Students falling short in one or more of the areas 1-4 as outlined above will have a minimum of one semester and maximum of two semesters to rectify their deficiencies. They must appeal to the admissions committee for reinstatement. Individuals who fail to correct deficiencies within two semesters or are otherwise denied appeal will not be permitted to continue in major coursework and clinical assignments. They will then be counseled on their options.

Graduation Criteria

Students must meet the following criteria to graduate:

  1. Complete all University, Letters and Science, and general education requirements.
  2. Minimum three years of "professional" study.
  3. Achieve a 2.75 GPA in all major coursework.
  4. Achieve a 2.75 Cumulative GPA.
  5. "C" or higher in each major course.
  6. Complete a minimum of 120 credits.
  7. Complete a minimum of 35 upper level credits.