Post-Professional Athletic Training Program

Application Information

Admissions 2

***This program is currently not accepting applications. Please DO NOT apply.

If you have questions email Jeremy Turkall (jturkall@usf.edu) or Rebecca Lopez (rml@usf.edu).***



How to Apply for the M.S. in Advanced Athletic Training Program:


  • Step 1
    • Complete the USF Graduate School application for the MS in Advanced Athletic Training Program
    • $30 application fee for submission
    • Submit GRE scores electronically to the USF Graduate School (Please use USF's GRE Code 5828)
  • Step 2
    • Submit official transcripts and unofficial copies of GRE scores directly to USF Graduate Admissions via the mailing address below (Please use USF's GRE code 5828 to send official scores to USF Grad School).
      • *Important Note: Transcripts need to be requested from each institution where coursework has been completed whether you graduated or just took courses there. Failure to provide all official coursework and final transcripts will result in a registration hold as well as a provisional admission into the university.*
  • Step 3
    Two (2) recommendations/evaluations are required:
    • At least one of the letters must be from an athletic trainer
    • One of the letters should be from a/an faculty member that can speak to your ability to succeed academically in this program (this person can also be an athletic trainer)

Both letters should be addressed to Dr. Rebecca Lopez, Program Director and should note your academic ability and readiness to pursue a post-professional online Master’s program in Advanced Athletic Training. The letters of recommendation should be uploaded or included with the online application. A hard copy may also be sent via mail to the mailing address listed below.

  • Step 4
    • Submit official BOC Certification Verification from the BOC site, which can be sent in hard copy to the mailing address below or electronically to gradAT@usf.edu.
    • If you are not BOC Certified, please provide evidence of BOC eligibility and/or documentation to demonstrate the equivalency and currency of your professional knowledge in relation to the field of athletic training.
  • Step 5
    • Include a cover letter with your USF application.  You may also send a duplicate copy of your cover letter and resume to Dr. Rebecca Lopez (Program Director) to the address below or via email to gradAT@usf.edu. Important Note: The cover letter should include whether you plan to complete this degree as a distance learning student only or if you will be pursuing a residency position.*

Any application materials that can't be sent electronically may be mailed to:

USF Graduate Admissions Office
4202 E. Fowler Ave. SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620

Email and/or electronic transcripts to: GradAdmissions@usf.edu

Any questions related to the academic curriculum should be addressed to Dr. Rebecca Lopez via email to: rml@usf.edu via phone to 813-396-9078.

For any questions related to the clinical residency positions please click here for more information.