Admission Requirements

AT students on field practicing with injured athleteApplication Deadlines*

  • Early Decision Deadline: December 15, 2025
    • This deadline is non-binding
  • Final Deadline: May 1, 2026

*We utilize rolling admissions for both deadlines

GPA

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA  
  • 3.0 prerequisite GPA preferred  

Program Prerequisites

Complete all prerequisite courses below with a grade of “C” or better

  • Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab   
  • Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab  
  • General Biology with Lab  
  • Physics with Lab  
  • Chemistry 
  • Kinesiology or Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutrition 
  • Statistics   
  • General Psychology   

Admission Requirements for SHU Undergraduate Applicants & Affiliated Program Applicants:

  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended: Official transcripts from any previous institutions attended must be sent to Graduate Admissions (even if they have already been submitted to the University Registrar for transfer credit).
  • Personal statement (1-2 pages) on why you are pursuing the field of athletic training
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Documentation of a minimum of 10-15 hours of observation under direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
  • Athletic Training students are required to meet technical standards to successfully complete all program requirements. Review the technical standards document in your application portal. This acknowledges that you have reviewed and understand the technical standards of the athletic training profession.
  • All students enrolling in the MSAT program must complete the Castle Branch requirements prior to beginning the program.

Admission Requirements for External Applicants:

  • Submit your online application via ATCAS portal
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Personal statement (1-2 pages) on why you are pursuing the field of athletic training
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Documentation of a minimum of 10-15 hours of observation under direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
  • Athletic Training students are required to meet technical standards to successfully complete all program requirements. Review the technical standards document in ATCAS. This acknowledges that you have reviewed and understand the technical standards of the athletic training profession.
  • All students enrolling in the MSAT program must complete the Castle Branch requirements prior to beginning the program.

International Students

Additional documents are required for international students. Refer to our International Admissions Application Instructions for more information.

More Information

For more information regarding admission requirements for US Citizens, contact:

Lea DiStasio
Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
203-371-7884
distasiol2@sacredheart.edu

Schedule an Appointment

For more information regarding admission requirements for International Students, contact:

Edith Goutier
Director of International Admissions
+1-475-450-5714
goutiere@sacredheart.edu