Gustavus Adolphus College

Application Documents

Due to the individual attention needed by each student during clinical lab experiences, a limited number of students are accepted into the major each year. The following documents describe guidelines for applying to the program.

Students should maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or better with at least a "C" in the required courses for the athletic training major. Core courses must be taken in an established sequence. Failing to earn a "C" or better in any course may require an extra year to graduate or elimination from the major.

Application Requirements

• All students applying will be considered sophomores in the program regardless of academic status.
• Submit an essay on “Why I want to be an athletic training major.”
• Have completed the following courses by the end of Fall Semester with a grade of C or better:
  • HES 126-First Aid & Emergency Care
  • HES 203-Introduction to Athletic Training
  • HES 234 Anatomy & Physiology I
  • HES 305 Kinesiology
• Send one official college transcript with application packet.
• Send a signed copy of the technical standards.
• Send a copy of First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Send a copy of Hepatitis B vaccination record, immunization record and recent physical examination (within last 2-years).
• Submit two letters of recommendation.
  • Both letters must come from persons other than current Gustavus Adolphus certified athletic trainers.
  • Applicants must submit a minimum of one letter of recommendation from a health care professional who knows the applicant's skills and abilities.
  • These letters must be sealed, signed, and accompany the application packet.
• Completed application packets must be sent to:

Paul Bruning, MA ATC EMT-B
Head Athletic Trainer
Athletic Training Education Program - Director
800 West College Avenue
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, MN 56082

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on November 14, 2008. Late applications and incomplete packets will not be processed.

• Technical Standards (PDF)
• ATEP Application (PDF)