UW Oshkosh
Athletic Training Education Program at UW Oshkosh

Admission Criteria

How to Become a UW Oshkosh Athletic Training Student

The following is a list of procedures for you to follow to gain admission into UW Oshkosh. Please keep Dr. Strough informed of your status throughout the process.

  1. Inquire about UW Oshkosh (Call to Admissions, View Web Site, Tip from a Friend or Acquaintance, or Call Dr. Strough, etc.)
  2. Visit UW Oshkosh (Take a Campus Tour and Talk with Dr. Strough and other Representatives of the Athletic Training Education Program)
  3. Complete "ATEP Prospective Student Form"
  4. Apply to UW Oshkosh within one year prior (approx. Sept. 15) to starting your first year by mail or online at apply.wisconsin.edu. The cost is $35.00. Have your parent/guardian, high school counselor, admissions representative or Dr. Strough assist you if necessary.*
  5. Your application is processed (2-3 weeks maximum) and you are admitted to UW Oshkosh if you are in the top 40% of your class and have the required 17 college prep units or top 50% of your class with an ACT of 22 or higher. Transfers must be in good academic standing with a 2.0 GPA at their previous institution. Please inform Dr. Strough if you are denied admission for any reason.
  6. Housing information is sent 2-3 weeks following admission to UW Oshkosh. Please submit your deposit and information accordingly.
  7. Submit $100 deposit to secure registration and orientation date (after you receive letter of admission). This fee is applied toward your fall semester expenses and is refundable until May 1. PLEASE SELECT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE REGISTRATION DATE TO ENSURE YOU WILL GET THE CLASSES YOU NEED FOR THE FALL SEMESTER!
  8. Information on placement testing will be sent. Please schedule accordingly.
  9. Complete and Submit Financial Aid information (FAFSA).
  10. Attend Odyssey and Schedule Fall Semester Classes. Declare "Athletic Training" as your academic program of study.
  11. Complete Pre-Professional Year
  12. Apply for program.
  13. Begin program if accepted.

Questions?

Athletic Training Education Program: Dr. Hal Strough (strough@uwosh.edu) or (920) 424-1298
Admissions: 920-424-3164
Financial Aid: Liz Robinson 920-424-3377
*You may apply before making a visit to UW Oshkosh. Visits are strongly encouraged.

Program Admissions

Students interested in the Athletic Training Education Program at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh will spend their initial year of study in the "Pre-Professional" phase of the program. They will take a few selected courses and fulfill other admissions requirements while they also complete some of their general education requirements. According to University policy, students may declare majors at any time. However, students will not be admitted directly into the Athletic Training Education Program following high school, switching majors, or transfer from another university. Therefore, they will not be allowed into upper level coursework before being admitted to the program. During the second semester of the Pre-professional Year, students may apply for the "Professional" phase of the program. Once a student is admitted to the program a minimum of three years of classroom study and clinical experiences are required to complete the requirements and become eligible for the BOC, Inc. (Board of Certification) certification exam.

Completion of the Pre-Professional requirements does not guarantee admission to the Athletic Training Education Program. The program is selective and only students meeting the criteria and displaying characteristics representative of a high likelihood of professional success will be chosen. It is possible that the number of students who meet the criteria will exceed the available number of slots in a given year. The number of accepted applicants will vary from year to year and will be based on the number of returning students and clinical instructors in the program. The goal is to admit 12-14 students per year. All students will be notified of their status via US Mail in late May or early June of the year they apply for admission. An individual may re-enter the process and apply to enter the following year's class should he/she be denied admission on his/her first attempt. Completion of the program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Athletic Training. The program is housed in the College of Letters and Science.

Suggested First Year Program of Study

FALL (15 hours)

SPRING (16 hours)

Bold type indicates Athletic Training Major courses

Admissions Requirements

The Athletic Training Education Program reserves the right to select students deemed most qualified after one year of Pre-Professional study. Completing the following steps ensures consideration for admission

Phase One: First Semester:

Students interested in athletic training should begin in courses Kinesiol 170, 171, 175, 185 and Biology 105. Kinesiol 170, Kinesiol 175, and 185 may be taken in the fall or spring semesters. Kinesiol 171 is offered in the spring. Biology 105 must be taken in the fall or been previously completed.

Phase Two: Second Semester:

The top 24 students with the highest GPAs that meet the criteria below will be placed into Kinesiol 189.

  1. Full time student status and/or completed 60 credit hours/2 and/or 4 year degree.
  2. Individual course grades of "C" or higher in Bio 105, Kinesiol 170, Kinesiol 171, Kinesiol 175, and Kinesiol 185.

Phase Three: Program Admissions

The top 12-14 students will be selected into the professional phase (second year) based on the following criteria:

  1. Full time student status and/or completed 60 credit hours/2 and/or 4 year degree
  2. Minimum 2.75 overall GPA for Pre-Professional Year and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  3. Individual course Grades of "C" or higher in Bio 105, Bio 211, Kinesiol 170, 171, 173, 175, 185, and 189.
  4. Interview

Completed Portfolio. See the program director and/or program web site for specific criteria