Winona State University

Athletic Training Education Program

Pre-Admission Process

Students are eligible for Pre-Admission if:

1. They have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours (WSU and/or transfer credits).
2. Students have successfully complete HHP 191, BIO 211 and BIO 212.
3. They currently meet all academic selection criteria.

• Overall GPA of at least a 2.75 (WSU and/or transfer credits).

• Achieve a 2.75 GPA in all Exercise Science core courses and Athletic Training courses taken.

 4. They currently meet all clinical education requirements.

• Successful completion of Freshman Clinical Education Proficiencies. These Proficiencies are completed as part of HHP 191 and are reviewed by an ATC/ faculty member and feedback is given to the student for each.

• Clinical Education Observation Logs are also required for HHP 191. After completion of HHP 191 students are required to complete a log each semester and turn it into the Program Director for review and comments.

Pre-Admission Process

1. Students are required to notify the Program Director by e-mail ( snelson@winona.edu ) or in writing of their intention to apply for Pre-Admission. Typically this is in the Spring Semester of the Freshman year.
2. The Program Director will obtain a copy of the student’s transcripts, the student’s clinical proficiencies, and clinical education logs. This information will be used to complete the Pre-Admission Form.
3. Students that meet the minimum requirements will be scheduled for an interview/meeting, with the certified staff/faculty, during the beginning of the next semester. Typically this is the Fall semester of the Sophomore year.

Pre-Admission Status

1. Students that have been Pre-Admitted to the Exercise Science: Athletic Training Program are recognized as strong candidates for program admission and are eligible for formal admission in the spring (first Monday in Dec.).
2. Pre-Admitted students will be given an "Athletic Training" logo T-shirt and be invited to attend all STUDENT Athletic Training CLUB meetings.
3. Pre-Admitted students will be scheduled on a rotation system for their clinical education experiences and be assigned to a clinical educator each month.
4. Pre-Admitted students may perform basic first aid and taping, wrapping and padding as assigned by their clinical educators.
5. Pre-Admitted students start a folder in the athletic training room and will begin recording their clinical education experiences.
6. Pre-Admitted students should begin their Hepatitis B vaccinations, schedule a medical physical and obtain First Responder certification. (Handbook)

IV. Formal Application

1. Pre-Admitted students MUST complete formal application.
2. Students that are NOT Pre-Admitted MAY still apply to the program.