Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Entry Scheme
ANU is a member of the national network of Elite Athlete Friendly Universities. We aim to identify elite athletes and assist them in the development of skills to help them successfully balance their sporting and academic aspirations.
Current and new students to the University can apply for Elite Athlete Status with ANU Accessibility, who will assist you with establishing an Elite Athlete Education Access Plan (EAEP) to support you in meeting the requirements of your degree.
Find out more about the benefits and assistance provided to ANU students who are identified as elite athletes by visiting the ANU Access & Inclusion Elite Athlete Status website.
Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Entry Scheme
As part of our commitment to supporting our elite athletes, ANU also offers rank adjustments for elite athlete applicants to our undergraduate degree programs, in acknowledgement of the commitments you have made which may have impacted your Year 11 and 12 schooling.
Elite Athlete adjustments are additional points that may be used in combination with your Year 11 school results, ATAR or IB to derive your selection rank. Adjustments do not change your Year 11 results/ATAR/IB but do adjust your selection rank for particular ANU program preferences.
Eligibility
To be considered for Elite Athlete adjustments you must:
- Be a domestic applicant completing either an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia
- Have an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
- Be applying for an eligible Bachelor degree
- Have competed at a state, national or international level and the student must prove that these commitments have had an impact on their schooling.
Please note: The Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Entry Scheme does not apply to the below programs:
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Humanities and Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours),
- Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours),
- Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research & Development) (Honours),
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours),
- Flexible Double Law,
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) – Science.
- Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology
An adjustment of 5 points may be awarded to eligible applicants, in accordance with the approved schedule. If you are successful for both a National Access Scheme adjustment and an Elite Athlete adjustment, no more than 15 points may be awarded towards your selection rank. Visit the ANU National Access Scheme website for more information.
How to apply
Applicants applying directly to ANU
You will have the opportunity to apply for ANU Elite Athlete Adjustment Factors during your Early Offer application. Follow the prompts within your Early Offer application to apply.
Applicants applying via Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)
You must complete the ANU Elite Athlete Adjustment Factors Application form and include supporting documents that substantiate your claims and provide evidence of your capacity to succeed. This needs to include the following:
- A completed Elite Athlete Adjustment Factor Application form
- A statement outlining your sporting commitments during Year 11 and 12 and how they impacted your final Year 12 results. Your statement must include your full name and application number.
- A statement from your coach or national sporting institute that you are considered to be an elite athlete and recognised to be a member under one of the Elite Athlete adjustment factor schedule categories.
- A letter from your school office in support of your application that corroborates the impact on your schooling is recommended.
Submit your application to the ANU Accessibility office as soon as possible after submitting your application for admission to the University.
If successful, you will be provided up to 5 points to your selection rank for eligible ANU preferences.
Elite Athlete Adjustments Assessment Schedule
Elite Athlete adjustments may only be awarded to applicants who are registered with a National Sporting Organisation and/or National Sporting Organisation for People with Disabilities as recognised by the Australian Sports Commission. A full list of National Sporting Organisations and their funding type may be found on the Australian Sports Directory website.
| Category | Applicant Type | Eligible Programs | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASC National Sporting Organisation (funded) | Domestic applicants for an ANU Bachelor degree program |
ANU Bachelor degree programs except those listed below.
| Funded sports that are recognised by the ASC are likely to receive approval for Elite Athlete adjustment factors. No additional documents are required for assessment of this category. |
| Other National Sporting Organisation (unfunded) | Domestic applicants for an ANU Bachelor degree program | Unfunded sports that are recognised by the ASC may receive approval for Elite Athlete adjustment factors. No additional documents are required for assessment of this category. | |
| Other sports or sporting groups | Domestic applicants for an ANU Bachelor degree program |
Sports not listed as either a National Sporting Organisation and/or National Sporting Organisation for People with Disabilities as recognised by the Australian Sports Commission are less likely to be eligible for Elite Athlete adjustment factors. ANU will assess applicants on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the above documents, applications should include a statement outlining the sport itself, the national and international growth of the sport, and how participating in this sport might support your career and/or life goals. |
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