Athletic Training
Application process
Admission requirements
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Athletic Training Program that all students who desire admission to the program must meet the requirements and complete the admission process by the posted deadlines.
All applications will be carefully reviewed, adhering to the procedure detailed below. All applicants, regardless of professional or academic background, must meet the following requirements for admission.
Professional licensure disclosure
- If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Wisconsin after completion of this program, you should contact that state's appropriate licensing board and refer to the Professional Licensure Disclosure to determine whether this UWL program meets licensure requirements in a specific state.
How to apply
Submit an ATCAS application
Students must apply for the program through the ATCAS portal. (*A fee waiver is available)
Additional requirements for international applicants
In addition to the application requirements listed above, international applications will need to submit the following items:
- Transcript information: As noted above, official, certified or attested transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted. Additionally, documents issued in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
- Proof of English language proficiency: Non-native English speakers must submit evidence of one the following language proficiency requirements for admission:
- TOEFL score (within last 2 years) of at least 79 iBT or 550 pBT - Institution Code: 1914
- IELTS score (within last 2 years) of at least 6.0
- Duolingo English Test (DET) score of at least 110
- 60 PTE score
- A bachelor’s or higher degree from UWL or another approved institution where English is the sole language of instruction.
- Degree must be earned within two years of expected enrollment in this UWL graduate program.
- Applicant must have attended the institution for a minimum of two years.
- Proof of funding: Submit a bank statement and completed Affidavit of Support form.
- Applicants who require F-2 visas for dependents (spouse and/or children) must submit additional proof of funding and passport copies for each dependent.
- Applicants who require F-2 visas for dependents (spouse and/or children) must submit additional proof of funding and passport copies for each dependent.
- Passport information: Submit a photocopy of the photo page of your passport.
Please contact International Admissions at intladmissions@uwlax.edu if you have questions. Each of the items listed in this section "Additional requirements for international applicants" can be sent directly to the UWL Admissions Office.
UWL Admissions Office
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
USA
After acceptance to the program, students must apply for graduate admissions at UWL. The program director will share instructions at that time.
Dates & deadlines
Applications are reviewed immediately once they are verified through ATCAS.
A decision will be made within 4 weeks of reaching verified status. It is preferred to receive applications by November 1st for the following summer's cohort.
Following the November 1st deadline, admissions will be rolling. Classes for the incoming cohort begin the last week of May.
FOR MORE INFORMATION WE INVITE YOU TO CONTACT THE ATHLETIC TRAINING GRADAUTE PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
- Associate Professor
- 214 Mitchell Hall
- cgillette@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8196
Specialty areas:
Athletic Training, Cryotherapy