Application Process

Traditional Undergraduate Students

The NMSU ATEP generally accepts up to 20 qualified students each spring. Acceptance is competitively based on the quality of the application materials and the interview process. Application to the NMSU ATEP requires the following:

1. Background Clearance($)
2. First Aid & CPR/AED-Professional Rescuer($)
3. Hepatitis B vaccination series($)
4. Annal Tuberculosis screening($)
5. Annual blood-borne pathogen training
6. HIPAA training
7. Physical exam by MD or DO
8. Written statement of ability to meet the Technical Standards.
9. Official High School Transcripts
10. Minimum High School GPA of 2.5
11. College Transcripts
12. Minimum College GPA of 2.5
13. Three letters of recommendation
14. Site visits to affiliated high school sites
15. Interview with ATEP faculty and clinical instructors
16. Be a regular Status, full-time student
17. Satisfy NMSU basic academic competency requirements in English and math.
18. Passing of prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of "C".

• SP M 190 - Introduction to Athletic Training.
• SP M 272 - Clinical Practicum I

Applications to the NMSU ATEP are generally accepted by April 15 for admission the following fall semester.

Applicants are generally notified of acceptance into the ATEP after spring grades have been posted.

NMMI/ENMU - Roswell Articulation Agreement

The NMSU ATEP has an articulation agreement with the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell(ENMUR), which allows NMMI students to apply to the NMSU ATEP during the spring of their freshman year, yet follow an approved curriculum plan at NMMI or ENMUR through their sophomore year. NMMI students are expected to meet the traditional undergraduate application requirements.