Access schemes

Charles Sturt access programs give you special consideration for entry if finance, family, illness, cultural or legal issues have affected your chances of study success.

Applying for access programs

If you are applying to us via UAC, select their Educational Access Scheme. For VTAC, choose the Special Entry Access Scheme.
If you are applying to us directly for undergraduate study or want to study an undergraduate qualification online, please complete this form.
If you want to study a postgraduate course, please contact the relevant faculty for more information.

Elite Athletes and Performers

If you're an emerging or elite sportsperson or performer, coach or referee, our Elite Athlete and Performer Program can support you to excel in your studies – and your discipline. Benefits include special consideration for admission, travel grants, tailored study plans and flexible study arrangements.

For our special consideration for admission process, we recognise that the training, performing or competitive commitments of Elite / Pre-Elite Athletes, Elite Sports Personnel and Elite Performers may have significantly impacted your preparation for university.

Step 1

Prepare a letter

You may be eligible to apply for the Elite Athlete and Performer Program Special Consideration for Admission (SCA) through a letter supplied by your school outlining:

your sporting or performing status
and how this preparation for university entrance has been impacted by your training, competing or performing commitments in the final year/s of schooling or immediate year/s prior to university application

Step 2