{"id":43,"date":"2018-08-19T21:32:56","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T04:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vendor.hub.wp.nau.edu\/athletic-training\/application-requirements\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T21:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T21:31:40","slug":"application-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/athletic-training\/application-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"

Program admissions<\/h1>\n

The Athletic Training, MS program is offered at both the Flagstaff and Phoenix Bioscience campuses. <\/strong>You will be given an opportunity to state your campus preference at the time of your interview and, although we attempt to place everyone on their preferred campus, we cannot guarantee it.<\/p>\n

Admission decisions will be determined by using the application materials. A formal interview with at least 2 faculty members for qualified applicants may be scheduled.<\/p>\n

Applications for Admission FOR Current NAU Students entering\/completing their last 2 semesters (Senior status):
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Complete an NAU Graduate Admissions Application<\/a> and applications submitted by October 1 will be considered for priority admission<\/strong> into the MSAT Program. The standard application deadline is February 1, based on program spot availability.\u00a0 Current NAU students will need to submit:<\/p>\n

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  1. An unofficial transcript at time of application<\/li>\n
  2. 2 letters of recommendation (one letter must be from a certified athletic trainer)<\/li>\n
  3. Provide responses to questions related to the desire to pursue a career in athletic training<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Applications for Admission for students NOT currently enrolled at NAU or ASU College of Health Solutions:
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    Interested students must first apply to the NAU MSAT program using a third-party application portal call ATCAS<\/strong>.\u00a0 The ATCAS application<\/a> will open on July 1st<\/sup> and applications submitted by\u00a0October 1 will be considered for priority admission<\/strong> into the MSAT Program.\u00a0 Applications submitted after October 1 will be reviewed starting November 1 based on program spot availability.\u00a0 If students are admitted to the program and accept the offer, the students will then complete an NAU Graduate Admissions Application<\/a> no later than May 15.<\/p>\n

    The first two courses for the cohort graduating in May 2029 will start July 1, 2027.<\/p>\n\n

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    NAU AT + ASU Partnership<\/h2>\n

    The NAU MSAT Program will guarantee up to 5 spots in the program to eligible students enrolled in an ASU College of Health Solutions program.\u00a0 The NAU MSAT Program may accept more than 5 students, but only 5 guaranteed spots are available.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Eligibility for Application\/Admission:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Students within an ASU College of Health Solutions that are entering their last semester, or last two semesters (Fall and Spring) before completing their program (graduation in May). Prior to entering our program July 1, the student must possess a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

    Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Eligible ASU students will apply through NAU Graduate Admissions.\u00a0 The NAU Graduate Admissions application<\/a> will open in August for enrollment starting the following summer term (July 1).<\/p>\n

    Applications submitted by October 1 will be considered for priority admission into the MSAT Program.\u00a0 Applications submitted after October 1 will be reviewed starting November 1 based on program spot availability.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Application checklist<\/h2>\n