* Books and Supplies
Original, attested, or certified copy of all academic records from all colleges and/or universities you have attended.
Diplomas or graduate certificates from all universities where you have earned a degree.
For Indian applicants
We will accept three year Bachelor degrees that meet the following conditions:
The degrees have been earned in Division I
The awarding institution has an earned grade of A or better from India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Send official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE test results directly to Grand Valley
TOEFL: 80 (we do not accept "My Best" score)
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 53
Applicants from the following countries do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS:
Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, North Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Christopher-Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Verification Of Financial Support (To Be Submitted After Admission)
Graduate students must have sufficient finances to cover tuition, fees, and housing costs for one year at Grand Valley. Graduate students must have a minimum balance of $23,000 USD. If a student will not be paying for their education on their own, sponsors must be identified on the statement of financial support which can be found on page 6 of the international student application.
Students or the sponsor(s) of a student must send the following documents to global@gvsu.edu for an I-20 to be created:
Statement of Financial Support
Bank statement shows a minimum balance of $23,750 USD. Bank statement balances can be listed in the student/sponsors local currency. As long as the balance, when converted into USD, meets the minimum amount required then your documents will be accepted. If you are unsure how your local currency will convert into USD, you may use the XE Currency Converter.
Must show at least 3 months of transaction history on the account
Must be less than six months old
Students who will be supported by an institution, foundation, or government agency, your financial sponsor must submit a letter of support on official letterhead. The letter must include:
Grand Valley State University
Specify the expenses to be paid on your behalf
Indicate that the institution or agency has adequate financial resources to guarantee your first year of study
The program is a two-year degree offered through the Department of Movement Science that provides students with a theoretical and conceptual foundation combined with extensive hands-on clinical experience for professional preparation.
WHY STUDY ATHLETIC TRAINING AT GRAND VALLEY?
This student-centered program ensures personal attention from faculty members in all courses and labs, with opportunities for research.
There are extensive opportunities for hands-on service learning in diverse clinical settings.
Students learn using state-of-the-art equipment and instructional materials.
Graduates receive consistently high pass rates on the Board of Certification exam for athletic trainers.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
More info: Click here
Coursework
The program requires coursework in the following areas:
Prehospital care
General medical conditions
Injury assessment
Therapeutic Interventions
Pharmacology
Psychosocial intervention
Statistics
Evidence based practice
Certified athletic trainers can be found almost anywhere people are physically active. Examples of employment settings include:
Colleges and universities
Hospitals
Industrial settings
Performing arts
Professional sports
The military
Medical insurance: 1,999 $ USD per year
