AT program application information

All applications must be completed through the Kansas State University Graduate School application portal. Admission to the athletic training program is selective and competitive. Students can apply throughout the fall and early spring semesters. Students must have complete applications submitted prior to the October 15 and February 1 review deadlines for consideration for review. Final application materials for the upcoming academic year must be submitted before February 1^st. Applicants who have submitted complete applications before the deadline, who have shown that they currently meet or have shown that they will meet the requirements for admission to the Graduate School prior to beginning the program and met the requirements of the AT program will be considered for an interview. Students who will be completing or are currently completing pre-requisite courses in the spring semester qualify for application but need to provide documentation of enrollment. Admission decisions will be made following each of the admission decisions will be made and students will be notified of their status. Students who are not selected for admission are encouraged to reapply the following academic year.

The application requirements for the MSAT program Master’s Degree can be found here in our Policies and Information.

Application requirements:

5-year Master's Degree

This option is specifically designed for students who start their academic career at KSU and study within the Bachelor of Science – Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Sciences. The program of study is fairly prescriptive to ensure students are ready to transition into the MSAT program during the summer following their junior year. There are both advantages and disadvantages of this process.

Acceptance into the 5-year master’s program is a selective process and requires a minimum 3.25 GPA, submission of a complete application packet, admission to the graduate school, three letters of recommendation, statement of objectives, copies of transcripts, verified completion of 25 observation hours of a certified/licensed athletic trainer, participation in an interview in their application year, and verified completion of the prerequisite courses at Kansas State University or the transfer equivalent of the prerequisite courses.

Students accepted into the 5-year MSAT program will be considered graduate students in the fall semester following their acceptance into the MSAT program. This may impact undergraduate financial aid, tuition assistance and undergraduate scholarships.

Post Baccalaureate Master's Degree

This option is designed for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree at either K-State or another institution. Although we do not designate a certain degree program, recommended programs include athletic training and rehabilitation sciences, kinesiology/exercise science, health education, public health, sports medicine, nutrition or other degree programs that have a health or medical foundation.

Admission to graduate school at Kansas State University is granted on three bases: full standing, provisional, or probational. Admission in full standing requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work in an institution whose requirements for the bachelor’s degree are equivalent to those of Kansas State University. Applicants with grade point averages below 3.0 may be considered for probational admission provided there is evidence that the applicant has the ability to do satisfactory graduate work. Provisional admission may be granted to applicants who have subject deficiencies in undergraduate preparation as mentioned above or if there is uncertainty in evaluating the transcript.

Other admission requirements include: copies of transcripts; three professional recommendations; and applicant form detailing interest, skills and experiences.
Applications are holistically reviewed to determine recommendations for admission. A faculty member must agree to be an applicant’s advisor before a recommendation can be made to the Graduate School that the applicant be admitted. All applications will be considered for institutional or departmental awards and graduate assistantships.