The UTS Elite Athletes and Performers Special Admission Scheme
(Application for additional five ATAR Points)
UTS offers a special entry scheme for undergraduate applicants whose education has been affected by elite level training, or performing commitments, during study relevant for entry to UTS. This scheme affords state or national level athletes the opportunity to gain five extra ATAR points on the standard ATAR cut-off for their course. Eligibility An applicant will be considered an elite athlete if they have officially represented their school, or state, at national level competition during Years 11 and 12, or during other studies relevant to their application. UAC application All Special Admission Elite Athletes and Performers applicants are also required to submit a UAC application for university admission (as per normal practice). They may also be required to fulfil
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UTS ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
other requirements such as completing a personal statement. Please ensure that the UTS section of the UAC guide is checked for any requirements related to the courses in the application. In addition to applying for admission through UAC, an application form must be completed and submitted to UTS along with supporting documentation from coaches, national sporting bodies and the athlete’s educational institution. Applications close: 31 October 2013
How to apply: Send completed application with supporting documentation to: UTS Student Centre, Building 1, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007. Applicants will be informed of the outcome in early-February 2014. Alternatively, the application form can be found on the UTS website: www.equity.uts.edu.au/ admission/special/elite.html Please note, should the student wish to apply for the UTS Elite Athlete program, this must be completed separately and only once they have been accepted into a course at UTS.