Elite Athlete Program

The Elite Athlete Program is designed to assist student athletes juggle their studies while continuing to compete in high level sport. The program covers every sport possible & is one of the few in the country which also considers coaches & match officials. The program is free to join & once approved as a member of the Elite Athlete Program (EAP), the Western Sydney University sports department will provide students with the following: 

  • Early access to tutorial registration selection in line with University Guidelines 
  • Access to Assessment/Exam Special Consideration in line with University Guidelines
  • Monetary discounts on the costs associated with representing the University at Unisport Australia endorsed events
  • Free access to University Gyms
  • WSU EAP apparel
  • Free/Discounted access to the UniClinic and University Psychology Services 

Coaches & Officials

Western is one of the only Universities in the country that recognize Coaches & Officials under their EAP. Both Coaches & Officials fall under the same eligibility criteria as the athletes for their chosen sport.