Contract of Understanding

Contract of Understanding

Academic Progress

The Athletic Training Student must:

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better,
2. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better, within all designated major courses. A course grade of D or below within a major course must be taken and improved to a C or better,
3. All students are subject to academic standards for ethical conduct as outlined in the University Bulletin MSU Student Handbook, thethe NATA Code of Ethics. Academic dishonesty will result in probation, see the University Bulletin for the academic dishonesty policies.
4. Satisfactory progress toward the Athletic Training major, and highly suggest progress toward a second major or minor.

Clinical Hours/Experiences

The Athletic Training Student must:

1. Fulfill program requirements for clinical hours/experiences,
2. Must complete all scheduled hours/experiences as assigned by program ACI/CIs for clinical courses, failure to do so will negatively impact your respective grade,
3. Academics (classes) take priority over clinical hours, however, class during assigned clinical hours should be avoided if possible,
4. Clinical hours and scheduled events must take priority over outside activities or work, ACI/CIs will schedule around with you and your (within reason) personal needs such as weddings, family engagements, outside work, etc. (see "Clinical Experience Requirements")
5. Follow all policies of the academic program, including the First Responder policy, Athletic Training Student Hour policy, etc. as provided in the Student Handbook,
6. Appropriate dress, as required by ACI/CIs will include uniform shirts, name tags, MSU Athletic Training apparel purchased by staff or students, or other for special events. Inappropriate dress includes torn or dirty clothing, tights, clothing advertising alcohol, bars or in otherwise questionable taste. MSU Athletic Training apparel must be worn while working during open hours. All clothing must be functional, the student should be able to perform all duties without restriction. (see "Student Dress Code")
7. Athletic Training jackets and clothing should not be worn for outside activities that may be considered unprofessional, such as parties and bars, etc.
8. All athletic training students are expected to conduct themselves within the N.A.T.A.'s Code of Professional Conduct, (see "NATA Code of Ethics).

Probation – (Academic)

All athletic training students are expected to follow all academic requirements. Mid–semester academic performance will be reported to the curriculum director, students falling below expectations will receive a written warning. Failure to show sufficient academic progress, or students falling below requirements will result in probation for one (1) semester. A third failure to meet program academic requirements will result in dismissal from the Athletic Training Program.

Probation – (Clinical)

All students are expected to follow clinical hours/experiences requirements. Failure to do so will, after the first violation, result in a written warning to be kept as a part of the student's record. Second violation will result in five (5) weeks of probation. A third failure to meet clinical hours/experiences requirements will result in dismissal from the Athletic Training Program.

The above requirements have been reviewed with me by the Certified Athletic Training Staff. I understand and agree to work within these requirements.

NOTE: A student who knowingly violates program policies may be placed directly on probation or dismissed from the program.

(A signed copy will be kept in your program file)