2026-2027 Pre-Participation Medical Requirements

Welcome to all new student-athletes, and welcome back to our returning student-athletes.

We are beginning the process for the 2026–2027 pre-participation medical clearance. Please read all information carefully, as requirements are updated annually.
 

Important Instructions

• Select the correct participation year, including all previous years on the team.

  • If you took a year off, you must follow the 3rd-year requirements.

• Requirements must be completed by the following deadlines:

  • June 30th for 2nd, 4th, and 5th-year student-athletes

  • July 30th for 1st-year, 3rd-year, and transfer student-athletes

Failure to meet these deadlines will delay your medical clearance to practice or compete at Montclair State University.
 

ATS Medical Profile

Use your ATS (Athletic Training System) profile to enter demographic information and upload all required documents.

Our staff manually reviews and verifies paperwork Monday through Thursday. Once approved, your status will be updated under the “Paperwork” tab, and you will see “Cleared To Play” if your medical profile has been reviewed and accepted.

Do not contact the Sports Medicine staff to verify your profile status. With over 600 student-athletes, it is not feasible to respond to individual inquiries. Please allow up to one week for processing.

Concussion Testing

A member of the Sports Medicine staff will contact all first-year / transfer student-athletes regarding concussion baseline testing requirements.

Requirements by Year

All forms must be uploaded to your ATS profile.

1st-Year / Freshman Student-Athletes

• Welcome Letter and Instructions

• Physical Exam Form (must be completed and stamped by a physician)

• ATS Portal Instructions (picture instructions available under "Additional Links" below)

Note: Sports Medicine forms are separate from those required by the University Health Center. Do not upload Health Center forms to ATS.
Refer to this page for University Health & Immunization Requirements:
University Health Center Immunization Submission

2nd-Year / Sophomore, 4th-Year / Senior, and 5th-Year Student-Athletes

• Welcome Letter and Instructions

• ATS Portal Instructions

3rd-Year / Junior Student-Athletes (including 6th-Year Participants)

• Welcome Letter and Instructions

• Physical Exam Form (must be completed and stamped by a physician)

• ATS Portal Instructions

Transfer Student-Athletes

• Welcome Letter and Instructions

• Physical Exam Form (must be completed and stamped by a physician)

• ATS Portal Instructions (picture instructions available under "Additional Links" below)

• Reminder: Also follow the University Health Center immunization requirements as outlined for first-year students

Additional Links

• ATS Portal Instructions with Screenshots

• Montclair State University CAPS Website

• NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet

• NCAA Concussion Safety Video for Student-Athletes

• NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Fact Sheet

• NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Video

• NCAA Medical Exception Documentation / ADHD Reporting Form

• NCAA Banned Substances

• NCAA Drug-Testing Fact Sheet

• NCAA Health and Safety: Well-Being

• MSU Assumption of Risk, Release, and Consent 2026–2027 (completed in ATS)

• MSU Acknowledgment of Insurance Procedures Form 2026–2027 (completed in ATS)

Summer Contact Information:

Montclair State University Sports Medicine Staff:

Tara Temple – MSOC, Bloomfield MSOC, MLAX
Contact: templet@montclair.edu

Marissa Gallo – XC, WVB, WBB, WLAX, M&W Track and Field
Contact: gallom@montclair.edu

Caleb Skulnik – WSOC, Bloomfield MBB & WBB, SB, M&W Track and Field
Contact: skulnikc@montclair.edu

Cassidy Muller – FB, M&W Swim, & Flag FB
Contact: mullerc@montclair.edu

Bryan Hinchliffe – FB, M&W Swim, BB
Contact: hinchliffeb@montclair.edu

Shelsea Araujo – FH, MBB, Bloomfield SB, MLAX
Contact: araujosh@montclair.edu