Retention Policy

The following policy will be used to retain students in the Athletic Training Education Program.

1. Admission to the MidAmerica Nazarene University Athletic Training Education Program.

2. The student is expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in each semester. In addition, beginning the student's sophomore year, they are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to remain eligible for full clinical duty. Athletic training students must receive a 2.7 GPA in the core Athletic Training courses. The athletic training students will be required to re-take any course in which a grade of "D+" or below is earned. Reference the catalog for academic policy information.

3. Athletic training students will be evaluated each semester by the NATABOC certified athletic training staff. These evaluations will be based on academic and clinical performance including assessments regarding satisfactory progress toward the completion of his/her clinical competencies check-list. A certified staff meeting will precede a meeting with the individual to discuss the evaluation.

4. If, in any semester, a student's GPA falls below the minimums stated above, they shall be placed on probationary status. The purpose of this is to allow them to concentrate on getting their grades up. While on probation, practice and event coverage will be limited to no more than 10 hours per week. Students shall not be allowed to complete the ATEP or be cleared for the NATABOC examination while on probation.

5. If, at the end of one semester on athletic training probation the student's GPA remains below the established minimums, the student shall be placed on suspension. The purpose of this is to allow them to concentrate on getting their grades up. While on suspension, they will not be allowed to work in the athletic training room or complete the ATEP requirements. The student will therefore not accrue clinical hours toward certification. Suspension lasts until the student's GPA is above the minimum(s).