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Section 9: Academic Flexibility for Elite Athletes

Published for 2024-25


9.1 Introduction9.3ÌýOur Commitment to You
9.2ÌýWho is an Elite Athlete?9.4ÌýHow to Request Flexibility

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1.This policy provides guidance and support for students who, while pursuing a degree at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø, are also maintaining active participation as elite athletes in their respective sports. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø acknowledges the unique challenges faced by these students and aims to facilitate their academic and athletic pursuits in a balanced manner.

9.2 Who is an Elite Athlete?

1.Each year Students’ Union Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø support a cohort of students through the TeamÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Elite Athlete Support Programme. The Programme aims to support the aspirations of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø students in achieving National and International sporting success, whilst balancing their studies at a world-leading University. This policy applies to all students that are enrolled on the TeamÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Elite Athlete Support Programme.Ìý

9.3 Our Commitment to You

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We aim to support you in two key areas:

  • Assessment Flexibility: If your sporting commitments, like international team selection or major competitions, clash with your academic assessments, your department may be able to offer flexible arrangements such as a deferral of assessment, or an alternative assessment.
  • Pacing Your Degree: Your department will support you to explore options if your sporting commitments necessitate a change in mode of study or a break from studies.
2.

Support Measures for You:

  • Your Departmental Tutor: Your Departmental Tutor is available to provide personalised guidance.
  • Flexible Assessments: Depending on the nature of your assessment you may be permitted to; defer your assessment, take exams overseas, extend coursework deadlines, receive support to complete assessments earlier, or explore alternative forms of assessment.
  • Timetable Adjustments: We'll try to adjust your seminar groups or practical sessions to fit your training schedule.
  • Change of mode of studies: In exceptional circumstances, you may be allowed to switch to part-time.
  • Recognising Authorised Absences: Your sport-related absences will be acknowledged as authorised and won't negatively impact your mandatory attendance. Although you must still meet the conditions of your Tier 4 Visa if you have one.
  • Break from Studies: You may be able to take an interruption of studies for a full academic year for major sporting events.

9.4ÌýHow to Request Flexibility

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  • Discuss Early: Talk to the Students’ Union Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Dual Career Coordinator and your Departmental Tutor about potential flexibility needs as soon as possible.
  • Approval Process: Your request will be reviewed by your Departmental Tutor, and Faculty Tutor (or equivalent).

Need More Information?Ìý

ÌýIf you have specific needs or questions, please contact teamucl@ucl.ac.uk.