Elite Athletes & Performers
Policy: | All coursework degrees in the Melbourne Model |
The University is committed to working with students who are elite athletes or performers to facilitate progress in their studies concurrently with their participation in sporting or other activities.
The University encourages a flexible approach to the provision of assistance for elite athletes and performers subject to preservation of the integrity of academic programs, the maintenance of appropriate academic standards and equity between students. Provision may include alternative examination arrangements, renegotiation of assessment deadlines, alternative format learning materials, cross-institutional study, timetable planning and flexibility about class attendance requirements, deferment, leave of absence, withdrawal and refunds. Discretion available within these policy areas may apply to elite athletes or performers.
Students who wish to receive assistance on the grounds that they are an elite athlete or performer must submit appropriate documentation verifying that they represent their state or country in a sporting team or other relevant organisation. Examples of such organisations include:
- Australian National Institute of Sport
- National Senior Squad members from Athlete Career and Education (ACE) supported sports
- State Institutes or Academies of Sport
- AFL Player's Association
- Australian Cricketer's Association
- Rugby Union Player's Association
- Australian Professional Footballer's Association
- Netball Australia
- A student who is operating at the highest level in their field of activity as a contracted artist, for example, a principal for Opera Australia or for Melbourne (or other state) Symphony Orchestra
It may be required that student update their status with any changes, or annually, as required.
Students who wish to claim elite status as an athlete or performer, but do not meet the stipulated criteria may apply for consideration with relevant supporting documentation.