Application to the Sport Management Program at UW-L

(Rev. 03/05/07)

Please also read “FAQ” page for more information related to the program and application.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Annual application deadlines are October 1st and February 1st at 5:00 PM to the program director (Dr. Chia-Chen Yu, 210 Mitchell Hall).

Requirements for Entrance (Sport Management Admissions Rubric)

  1. Complete 30 credit hours including general education courses.
  2. Earn a "C" or higher in pre-admission core courses (BIO 103 or BIO 105, C-S 101, and ESS 115).
  3. Have a GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
  4. Complete and submit a formal application (click here to download an application form). Applications must be submitted to the program director (Dr. Chia-Chen Yu, 210 Mitchell Hall or mailbox) before application deadlines and should include the following:
    • The completed application form (Application form must be signed and approved by your faculty advisor).
    • An application/cover letter (not mission statement) that includes: 1) why you want to be a sport management major; 2) a brief explanation of your experiences in the field of sport management; and 3) how this major will help you to achieve your professional goals; 4) what would you do if not accepted (1-2 pages). (Cover letter tips and examples are available on: www.uwlax.edu/CareerServices/TIER2/STUDENTS.HTM). Tutors at Writing Center (304 Wimberly Hall, http://www.uwlax.edu/writingcenter/) offer writers help in preparing letters and resume.
    • A copy of your resume. (Résumé tips and examples are available on: www.uwlax.edu/CareerServices/TIER2/STUDENTS.HTM). Make sure to include a section on sport management experience. Tutors at Writing Center (304 Wimberly Hall, http://www.uwlax.edu/writingcenter/) offer writers help in preparing letters and resume.
    • Two completed job shadow reports (click here to download a job shadow form). Must be sport management related sites. Students need to get faculty advisor approval for their job shadow sites before they begin them.
    • A current copy of your transcripts. (Request from Office of Records and Registration, 117 Graff Main Hall. Students are entitled to request one transcript per semester at no charge).
    • Must take the fitness exam before application deadlines (effective immediately). Fitness exam (Body fat, VO2 Max, Push-up, Sit-up, Sit & Reach). To sign up for Fitness testing please contact Mr. Chris Dodge (dodge.chri@uwlax.edu, 785-8685) at the Human Performance Lab, 225 MH. All candidates are required to take the test, although there is no minimum level or passing rate applied to any candidate.
    • A $20.00 check for your fitness test (made out to "UWL Human Performance Laboratory"). Please give this check to Mr. Chris Dodge when taking your fitness test.
    • Involvement in sport management related experiences. Visit the Involvement Center (223 B Cartwright, http://www.uwlax.edu/uc/involvement/) for sport management volunteer opportunities.
    • Interview with the Sport Management Screening Committee. Applicants must submit a completed application packet to sign up an interview time slot. (Sign-up sheet will be posted outside 210 Mitchell Hall two weeks prior to the deadlines).
    • A disk (used to upload application materials online for Sport Management Screening Committee to review). The disk should include the following files: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) Two completed job shadow reports; 4) A current copy of your transcripts from TALON, PDF file.

Students who meet the above criteria will be considered for official entrance into a program. Annual application deadlines are October 1st and February 1st at 5:00 PM to the program director (Dr. Chia-Chen Yu, 210 Mitchell Hall or mailbox). However, it is recommended that you submit your application a week or two before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Admission to the Sport Management program is competitive and not all who apply may be accepted. Candidates are limited to two(2) application attempts during their academic career.

Sport Management Screening Committee: Kim Blum, Lois Heeren, Chris Helixon, David Waters, Chia-Chen Yu.

Reapply

  1. Have a GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
  2. Earn a "C" or higher in pre-admission core courses (BIO 103 or BIO 105, C-S 101, and ESS 115).
  3. A new completed application form (Application form must be signed and approved by your faculty advisor).
  4. An application/cover letter (not mission statement) that includes: 1) description of your academic abilities, 2) your experiences and other professional involvement in the field of sport management since you last applied, and 3) how this major will help you to achieve your professional goals; 4) what would you do if not accepted (1-2 pages).
  5. A current copy of your transcripts.
  6. A current copy of your resume.
  7. Interview with the Sport Management Screening Committee. Highlight your significant improvement and other professional involvement in the field of sport management since you last applied. Applicants must submit a completed application packet to sign up an interview time slot. (Sign-up sheet will be posted outside 210 Mitchell Hall two weeks prior to the deadlines).
  8. A disk (used to upload application materials online for Sport Management Screening Committee to review). The disk should include the following files: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) Two completed job shadow reports; 4) A current copy of your transcripts from TALON, PDF file.
  9. Annual application deadlines are October 1st and February 1st at 5:00 PM to the program director (Dr. Chia-Chen Yu, 210 Mitchell Hall or mailbox).
  10. Admission to the Sport Management program is competitive and not all who apply may be accepted.

Double Major (Fitness)

  1. Have a GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
  2. Earn a "C" or higher in pre-admission core courses (BIO 103 or BIO 105, C-S 101, and ESS 115).
  3. The completed application form (Application form must be signed and approved by your advisor).
  4. Two completed job shadow reports (Sport Management Area). (click here to download a job shadow form).
  5. An application letter (1-2 pages) that includes: 1) why you want to be a sport management major; 2) a brief explanation of your experiences in the field of sport management; and 3) how this major will help you to achieve your professional goals.
  6. A current copy of your transcripts.
  7. A current copy of your resume.
  8. Interview with the Sport Management Screening Committee. (Sign-up sheet will be posted outside 210 Mitchell Hall two weeks prior to the deadlines).
  9. Acceptance Letter from Fitness Program Director (Dr. Skemp-Arlt).
  10. Annual application deadlines are October 1st and February 1st at 5:00 PM to the program director (Dr. Chia-Chen Yu, 210 Mitchell Hall or mailbox).
  11. Admission to the Sport Management Emphasis is competitive and not all who apply may be accepted.

If you have any questions about program requirements, please contact the Director of Sport Management (210 Mitchell hall, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI 54601, Phone: (608) 785-6549, Fax: (608) 785-8172, e-mail: yu.chia@uwlax.edu).