AT Program Retention Requirements
It is necessary that students show excellence in the coursework aspects of the Athletic Training Program as well as in the clinical aspect in order to have a reasonable opportunity for professional success after graduation and in passing the Board of Certification exam. Therefore, to remain in good standing in the program, candidates must: ● Maintain a grade point average of 3.00 or better on a 4.0 scale ● Maximum of 2 "C" can be made in any graduate level courses ● Maintain successful completion of the clinical competencies, proficiencies and hours. ● Successful completion of all courses for program progression. ● Maintain required shots/immunizations/vaccines for assigned clinical rotations. ● Maintain CPR certification ● Maintain NATA Membership status ● Maintain personal health insurance ● Successful completion of criminal background check (must show annually) ● Provide evidence of NATA membership (must show annually) ● Pass a drug test (must show annually) Any student who fails to meet one or more of the previous requirements will be placed on probation for one semester. At the end of that semester, the competencies and/or proficiencies, CPR certification, or NATA membership status must be up to date and required GPA must be met, or suspension from the AT program and University will result. Once suspended from the University, the student must appeal to the Graduate Council and be approved to be readmitted into the University and AT program.