(EASAP) Support Services

The aim of the UWS Elite Athlete Support and Assistance Program is to help student athletes in balancing their sporting and academic commitments.  The Sporting Scholarship Coordinator is the contact person within uwsconnect who can help student athletes find the right balance between sport and study.

If there is a conflict with a sporting commitment and your academic studies student athletes should approach their lecturer or program coordinnator in the first instance.  If further support or assistance is required the Sporting Scholarship Coordinator can assist with the organisation of the following support services.

  • Assessment - assistance with assignment extension requests and defer exam requests.
  • Timetable / study planning - helping find the best fit for your sporting and academic commitments.
  • Enrolment guidance and advice.
  • Examinations - assistance negotiating location and supervision arrangements.
  • Lecture flexibility - assistance negotiating alternate attendance if you have clashing schedules.