Our Admissions Mission
- Compassion
- Respecting the rights of others
- Seeking evidence based practice patterns
- Advocating
- Welfare and dignity of others
- Promoting the highest quality health care
- Integrity
- Providing best possible care at all times
The MAT admissions mission is to admit individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to create a vibrant learning experience that highlights each individuals' contributions. This dynamic learning environment is aimed to create better athletic training clinicians that care for and understand their patients better. The following values, attributes, and characteristics are values in our admissions process.
Values, attributes, and characteristics were adapted from the National Athletic Trainers' Association Code of Ethics and Manifesto.
We recommend applicants share how they hold these values, attributes, and characteristics through the following means in their application:
LIFE
- Volunteer and community service
- Experience with individuals from varied backgrounds
- Employment history
CULTURAL
- Multicultural experiences
- International experiences
- Bilingual/multilingual
EDUCATIONAL
- Research activities
- Healthcare employment/volunteering
- Undergraduate major
- Science/non-science academic merit
SOCIOECONOMIC
- First-generation college graduate
- Self-supporting
COLLEGE OF HEALTH
Commitment to Excellence in Admissions
The University of Utah College of Health strives to promote access and enrichment among its students, faculty, and staff with the realization that unique life experiences strengthen our academic community in multiple ways. By creating a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages academic excellence and varied perspectives, we work toward the creation of opportunities for all to learn from one another by sharing our wealth of talents and histories.
Each of our departments offers degrees in professions focused on health, wellness, and research. With the increasingly rich complexity of our population, we recognize the need for our graduates to represent their wide-ranging community. Furthermore, we also recognize the strong and positive impact a collection of faculty, staff, students, and alumni can have on issues of health equity and the valuable role our College can play in reducing health disparities for all populations.
Admissions Overview
The MAT application opens on July 1, 2024 and closes on November 1, 2024.
All applicants are considered equally and will have the opportunity to become acquainted with MAT faculty/staff during the interview process. Refer to this timeline for additional details:
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- APPLICATION OPENS
The MAT ATCAS application opens on July 1, 2024.
- INITIAL SCREENING
As applications are received, they are screened for minimum requirements.
- APPLICATION CLOSES
The MAT ATCAS application closes on November 1, 2024.
- INTERVIEWS
Applications meeting minimum requirements are sent for written review and interview invites are sent within 2 - 3 weeks of submission. Interviews take place from Nov. 1 - 17, 2024. Applications not meeting minimum requirements are not considered for admission.
- INITIAL OFFERS
By the end of December, interviewed applicants are offered admission, are offered an alternate spot, or are not considered for admission. Ideally, offers will be extended by Dec. 1, 2024.
- VACANCY OFFERS
Applicants accept their offer of admission and pay the MAT deposit, are called to fill a vacancy (Jan-May), or are not called to fill a vacancy and must reapply.
- GRADUATE SCHOOL
Admitted students complete and meet all Graduate School admissions requirements.
- PROGRAM START
Admitted students begin their MAT program in June 2025.
- APPLICATION OPENS
How To Apply
Submit a general application on ATCAS, which includes:
- CV
- Personnel Statement
- 2-letters of recommendations:
- One letter should come from a certified athletic trainer about your clinical ability
- One letter should come from a professor or any professional about your academic ability
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Essay:
- Describe how your life experiences have prepared you for the rigors of graduate education and how they make you a qualified candidate for the athletic training program.
- Prerequisite Information
- Signed Technical Standards document
Applicants do not need to apply to the University of Utah Graduate School unless a formal admissions offer has been extended. Detailed instructions for the University of Utah Graduate School application process will be included in the offer letter.
Financial Resources
MAT program costs are dependent on various factors, including residency status and tuition rate increases. Current tuition schedules are available through the Office of the Bursar website. The MAT program has select slots for the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) available to eligble non-Utah residents from the western United States.
International Applicants
International applicants must adhere to specific policies and guidelines.
Please review the policy below prior to applying through ATCAS.
Compliance & Immunizations
Students accepted to the MAT program must adhere to all requirements and policies.
Compliance details are outlined in the 'Requirements and Verification' section (pg. 26) of the MAT Student Handbook.
