Program Admission Requirements

To ensure high quality clinical instruction for each student at our affiliated sites, prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training must be officially accepted to the Athletic Training Education Program. Athletic training students must meet competitive program admission requirements in addition to Chapman University's application standards via a second application process. A program admission selection committee consisting of a minimum of two academic faculty members will review all applicants and determine final admission status. An applicant can petition another review if denied initial admission. 

ATEP Admissions Steps

1. Complete the ATEP the following pre-requisites:
• AT 160 Health Education
• AT 164 Emergency Management in Athletic Training
• AT 192 Introduction to Athletic Training (for non-transfers)
• BIOL 204 General Biology I
• BIOL 210 Human Anatomy
• FSN 200 Human Nutrition
• Emergency cardiac care (ECC) certification that includes the following: 1)Adult and pediatric CPR, 2) AED, 3) 2nd rescuer CPR, 4) Airway obstruction, and 5) Barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask)Acceptable ECC providers are those adhering to the most current International Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care. The two most common courses that meet these requirements are: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross and BLS Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association. Please note that other courses offered by the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association might not meet all of the above requirements. The original certificate (front and back, including instructor’s signature) must be presented with your application. A copy will be made and maintained by the ATEP.
• Hepatitis B vaccinations (HBV) completed or in process
2. Complete the application for entrance into the Athletic Training Education Program. This includes signing and understanding the following forms:
• Technical Standards
• First Responder Statement
• Statement of Professionalism
• Security, Confidentiality, and Privacy Of Patient/Client Information
• Student Handbook Agreement
• Communicable Disease Policy
• Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Control Plan
3. Submit most recent official college transcript(s). Admission requires a minimum of a 2.75 GPA in athletic training related pre-requisites (with no individual course grade lower than a C-) and an overall GPA of 2.5. Applicants that can demonstrate special needs regarding these GPA requirements can petition the ATEP Program Director for special consideration.
4. Complete an interview with the Athletic Training Education Program Admission Panel

Transfer student admission to the ATEP is also contingent upon admission to Chapman University. Transfer students may request to waive certain pre-requisite courses (didactic and/or clinical) if they have passed comparable courses at their previous institution. The program admission committee considers transfer student admission and placement on an individual basis. Transfer students should be aware that the Athletic Training Education Program at Chapman University is 6 semesters.