SCU is proud to be a member of the National Network of Athlete Friendly Universities. As such, we have developed an Elite Athlete Program to support athletes competing at a National or International Level to achieve their academic goals while continuing to meet the demands of an often vigorous training and competition regime.

Who is eligible to register under the Elite Athlete Program?
Athletes identified by one of the following organisations:

• Australian Institute of Sport
• State Institute of Sport (eg. NSWIS)
• AFL players Association
• Australian Cricketers Association
• Rugby Union Players Association, or

If you are not registered with one of the above organisation, but represent a sport at a national or international competition level, please contact the university and submit supporting documentation from your sporting group for our consideration. This information should include information on your training and competition schedule, travel and other commitments, such as team meeting schedules.

How do we find out about you?
If you are registered with one of these organisations/associations, they will advise the University of your eligibility to register under the program. You are also encouraged to contact us so that we can ensure your name is registered.

What can SCU offer Elite Athletes?
SCU understands that sometimes elite athletes may have difficulty meeting assignment deadlines or sitting an exam due to the demands of their sport.
SCU can assist in:

• Deferring assignments/exams.
• Making alternate arrangements for sitting exams without a fee.
• May be exempt from specified unit attendance (ie. laboratories/tutorials).
• Flexibility in course structure.
• Study internal/external/online
• May waiver certain course rules if a student moves.

For further information, contact:
T: 02 6620 3889
E: osca@scu.edu.au
W: www.scu.edu.au/osca

Updated: 15 June 2011