Two concurrent applications are required for the UConn MSAT program. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with questions at eleni.diakogeorgiou@uconn.edu and we encourage you to get started on your application.
1.) Through the UConn Graduate school
This application opens on September 11th. *For more information on the UConn Graduate School, please click here.
2.) Via the Athletic Training Centralized Application Service (ATCAS),
We encourage internal applicants to complete their applications by October 15th with priority review given to all applications received before and by November 15th. Rolling admissions will continue until April 1st and all seats have been filled. Please note you will need your UConn Graduate School Admissions Application Number in order to complete your ATCAS application. Also, in order to review applications, (1) your ATCAS application must be listed as “Complete” in ATCAS and (2) your UConn Graduate Admissions Slate application must be submitted. We strongly encourage you to submit your ATCAS application, including transcripts for all attended schools, as soon as possible to ensure that it is listed as “Complete” in ATCAS.
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Admission Requirements
Prospective students interested in pursuing the Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program must meet the following prerequisites:
- Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Transcript verification that the following college courses have been completed within the past (7) years:
- Biology with a lab
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II* (both with labs)
- (*The requirement for Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II can be substituted with separate Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses)
- Chemistry with lab
- Physics with lab
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (3.0 GPA in last 2 years of undergraduate work)
*GRE Exam Scores are NOT required. They have been waived.
Application Guidelines
The UConn graduate school requires the following:
- Official transcripts
- Domestic Applicants only:
- Residence Affidavit Form
- International Applicants only:
- English Proficiency Exam
- US Student Visa Sponsorship
Using the ATCAS service, you will be required to submit the following:
- Your Slate ID number from the UConn Graduate School Application will be required in your ATCAS Application.
- Official transcripts
- Course Descriptions for all Prerequisite Courses
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Provide a Statement of Interest addressing Professional Goals. The statement is an important aspect of the application, as it is the chance for the program faculty to learn more about you and your reasons for applying to the program. The statement should define your characteristics as a person and a future healthcare provider. The MS in Athletic Training program is rigorous and time intensive, thus students are encouraged to reflect on their strengths and ability to succeed.
- Review and confirm the technical standards for the program.
SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS
During the application process, applicants are encouraged to apply for eligible scholarships/fellowships through the UConn graduate school. As part of their application, graduate students will be prompted to select whether they wish to be considered for the eligible scholarship or fellowship awards. The MSAT program will then be able to see those applicants, select the ones they wish to nominate, and then fill in the required supporting documentation. Per graduate school policies, a maximum of four nominated students are allowed in each category, and the program will be required to rank the nominees. All supporting documentation will be provided through the SLATE application of the UConn Graduate School application. A Fellowship Selection Committee, appointed by the Graduate School, will determine the final candidates for the awards, and will notify the highest ranked candidates to be awarded the scholarship/fellowship. We do not currently offer any graduate assistantship positions due to the rigor and time intensive nature of the MSAT program.
The full process of awarding scholarships/fellowships from the UConn Graduate School can be found here.
For more athletic training related scholarship opportunities, one of our MSAT students put together a comprehensive list - take a look!
| Lists of Athletic Training Related Scholarships | |||
| Foundation/ Award name | Deadline | Amount | Link |
| ACSM | Varies | Varies | acsm.org/acsm-membership/regional-chapters/acsm-chapters/northland/awards-grants |
| National CPR Foundation | Each Month | $500 | https://www.nationalcprfoundation.com/scholarship/ |
| NATA Foundations | Jan | ~$2,300 | https://www.natafoundation.org/education/scholarships/apply/ |
| NATA Student Writing Contest | Jan | $250 ~ $500 | https://www.natafoundation.org/education/writing-contest/ |
| PFATS and NFL Foundation Ethnic Minority and Female Athletic Training Student Scholarship Program | Feb | $1,000 | www.pfats.com/about/minority-scholarship-program/ |
| NATA EDAC Capitol Hill Day Grant | Feb | $1,500 | https://www.nata.org/professional-interests/diversity/resources |
| CATA Scholarship | Mar | $500 ~ $2,500 | www.ctathletictrainers.org/scholarships |
| NATA Chuck Kimmel First-Time Attendee Award | Apr | $2,000 | www.nata.org/membership/honors-and-awards/chuck-kimmel-first-time-attendee-award |
| National CPR Association | Apr | $500 | https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/scholarship/ |
| American Academy of CPR and First Aid | May / Oct | $1,500 | https://www.onlinecprcertification.net/scholarship.php |
| NEACSM Scholarship | Jun | $500 ~ $1,000 | neacsm.org/awards |
| Minority Women In Sports Medicine Scholarship | Jul | $500 ~ $1,000 | http://www.mwinsportsmed.org/awards-schlorships-grants/ |
| EATA Scholarship | Nov | $3,000 | https://goeata.org/scholarships_home.htm |
| PBATS Scholarship | Nov | $2,000 | https://pbats.com/paul-demartinis-scholarship-program/ |
| PBATS ASMI Conference Scholarship | Nov | $450 ~ more | pbats.com/asmi-baseball-injury-conference-scholarship/ |