General Application Information

Starting in the Summer 2027 application cycle, applicants will use ATCAS to begin the application to the UNCG MSAT with a supplemental application through the UNCG Graduate School. Please create/log in to ATCAS to begin your journey to UNCG MSAT!

How to apply: 

• Step 1: Complete and pay the ATCAS application (including submitting transcripts) 
  • If you have current coursework in progress after the Jan. 15th application deadline, you must submit your transcripts with final grades. It is recommended to have no more than two pre-req courses in progress after application submission. 

• Step 2: After you submit your ATCAS application, you will receive an email to complete the UNCG supplemental application. 
  • All application materials from steps 1 and 2 must be completed by January 15th at 11:59 PM EST. NOTE: The ATCAS application must not only be received, but also VERIFIED by January 15th at 11:59 PM EST.  
  • Send all documents several weeks before the deadline to ensure items arrive on time and the ATCAS application is verified by the deadline.  ​
• Applications submitted without a completed UNCG supplemental application will be considered incomplete.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completion of a Baccalaureate degree program from a nationally recognized, accredited University.
2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in previous college and university coursework.
3. Satisfactory completion (C or better) of the following prerequisite coursework:
   • Human Anatomy (lecture and lab)
   • Human Physiology (lecture and lab)
   • Biology
   • Chemistry
   • Physics
   • Psychology
   • Exercise Physiology
   • Nutrition
4. Completion of a minimum of 100 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an athletic trainer (AT).
5. Please note that hours obtained under the supervision of a Physical Therapist do NOT count unless the individual is credentialed as an ATC/PT.
6. International students who do not have access to a certified AT in their home country are encouraged to move to the United States and complete their hours before applying to the program.

Admission Criteria

Application to the AT program is highly competitive.  We review the credentials of each applicant, and the final selection is based on many factors. No single admission criterion has a decisive influence on the applicant’s acceptability. Admission is NOT guaranteed simply upon satisfactory completion of all program prerequisites. The number of students admitted into the program varies from year to year, with the number of students selected ranging from 10-12 annually.