In order to graduate from Grand Valley State University with a Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Degree, students must successfully complete all requirements of the MAT program as outlined in the University Catalog, in the MAT Student Handbook and on the MAT website.

Successful completion of the GVSU MAT Program makes students eligible to sit for the Board of Certification Examination for Athletic Trainers.

To successfully graduate from the GVSU MAT Program, students must:

1. Pass each required course (see required coursework, not electives) with a C or better with a cumulative MAT GPA 3.0.
2. Successfully complete all Clinical Rotation requirements (see clinical rotation requirements).
3. Complete and pass all Standards and evaluation tools.
4. Successfully complete a minimum of 1,000 clinical rotation hours.
5. Maintain First Aid and CPR/AED certifications. Certifications must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. CPR/AED cards must be the equivalent for the professional rescuer or basic life support. First Aid cards must be the equivalent of Responding to Emergencies. Any other certifications will not be accepted (e.g. lifeguard). The course must have hands-on participation - no online only course accepted.
6. Have any academic restrictions, deferred grades, incomplete grades converted or lifted.
7. Have all fees completely paid.
8. Meet all Graduate School and GVSU requirements for graduation.

Failure to complete all of the above will require the student to follow the remediation policy.

It is the student's responsibility to complete the application to graduate and submit it online at www.gvsu.edu/registrar the semester before graduation is expected. Degree candidates have 30 days from the last day of the semester to complete all course requirements and provide evidence of satisfactory completion to the Registrar. More details are provided on the registrar's online page under “Apply to Graduate”.

For more information please see our Retention and Remediation Policy.

Qualified applicants may choose the 2 year Master of Athletic Training Program. Students interested in the MAT Program will follow the Master coursework below. Students wishing to apply, must complete the required prerequisites and apply through ATCAS (opening the end of June 2018).