Athletic Training
Application Procedures
All students seeking to complete the Clinical Stage of the WU-ATP must meet all admission
requirements and be formally admitted before they are allowed to enroll in the advanced
clinical experience courses.
Transfer students must request a review of their transcripts. Appropriate transfer
courses will be accepted if deemed equivalent by Winthrop University admissions and
academic personnel. Transfer students who are admitted into the WU-ATP will be required
to complete all of the clinical education components at Winthrop University.
Admission into the Clinical Stage of the WU-ATP is a competitive process. Completing the application requirements does not guarantee admission into the WU-ATP. The WU-ATP is bound by accreditation standards to maintain strict ratios between
athletic training students and clinical instructors and to assure that all athletic
training students can meet rigorous technical standards; it is possible that a student
might fulfill the application requirements and be denied admission into the WU-ATP.
All applicants for admission into the Clinical Stage of the WU-ATP must meet the following
requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for all coursework and a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.75 for all coursework in the Athletic Training
core.
- Complete the following Athletic Training core courses with a grade of "C" or better
in each course: ATRN 151, ATRN 152, PESH 201.
- Enroll in BIOL 213 or BIOL 214 (or equivalent). --Students who do not earn a grade
of "C-"or better may be given probationary status in the ATP.
- Complete a minimum of 75 hours of directed observation with certified athletic trainers.
At least 25 of the hours must be done in an athletic training setting outside of Winthrop
University.
- Submit an Application for Admission to the WU-ATP to the Program Director that includes:
- official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
- WU-ATP application form.
- an admission essay that documents the student's growth toward becoming an allied health
professional.
- two letters of recommendation, one should be from a certified athletic trainer.
- log which documents 75 observation hours.
- Undergo a standardized interview with the Admission Selection Committee comprised
of the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, Winthrop University Head Athletic Trainer,
Winthrop University Assistant Athletic Trainer(s), one off-campus preceptor, and two
current athletic training students.
Only students who meet requirements 1-3 are allowed to submit applications for admission
into the WU-ATP.
Students denied admission to the WU-ATP and/or dismissed from the WU-ATP may appeal
the decision in the following steps:
- Submit a letter of appeal to the PD and the Chair of PE, Sport and Human Performance.
The letter should detail how the student believes he/she has met the appropriate criteria.
- Each appeal will be reviewed by an Appeals Committee comprised of the Chair of PESH
and two faculty members of the Chair's choice.
- Upon review of the appeal, the Appeals Committee may request input from the selection
committee and the student may request an open discussion with the Appeals Committee
to explain his/her position.
- The Appeals Committee will submit a written document to the student and to the PD
regarding the decision on the student's status.
- All Appeals Committee decisions remain confidential and final.
If you need further information, please contact:
Alice J. McLaine, PhD, SCAT, ATC
Director, Athletic Training Program
Department of Physical Education, Sport, and Human Performance
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 29733
E-mail: mclainea@winthrop.edu
Primary Office: 25 Winthrop Coliseum
Telephone: (803) 323-2177
Secondary Office: 118 West Center
Telephone: (803) 323-4696
