Applications
The UCD Ad Astra Academy – Elite Athlete programme entry procedure is additional and separate to that of the Central Applications Office. Students should complete their CAO forms as usual by the 1st February for undergraduate admission (Graduate applicants should apply directly to the University in the normal way).
In addition to this process, eligible graduate and undergraduate applicants should submit a separate application to the UCD Ad Astra Academy no later than the 31st January.
Procedure: from application to offer:
The application procedure is divided into three stages:
Stage1 - Application:
Students complete the UCD Ad Astra Academy application form (below). The form and all necessary accompanying documentation should be submitted together to UCD by no later than 31st January
Stage 2 - Interview:
The applications are reviewed by the University and suitable candidates are selected for interview. Students who make it to the interview stage are notified in writing and informed of the time, venue, date and panel membership.
Stage 3 - Offers:
Following the interview stage, placement offers will be made to successful applicants. These applicants will be expected to achieve certain subject and grade requirements for their programme.
How to Apply
The UCD Ad Astra Academy entry procedure is additional and separate to that of the Central Applications Office. Students should complete their CAO forms as usual by the 1st February for undergraduate admission (Graduate applicants should apply directly to the University in the normal way).
In addition to this process, eligible graduate and undergraduate applicants should submit a supplementary application to the UCD Ad Astra Academy Application no later than the 31st January. Applicants are expected to supply all the necessary details required and sign the declaration at the bottom of the form.
Who is Eligible?
The UD Ad Astra Academy has been developed for students who are competing at the highest available level in their chosen sport and who have identifiable potential for further improvement. There are a limited number of places to be divided between all applicants. The following are minimum standards of entry:
- Athletics - Junior international representation.
- Rugby - International and/or provincial representation.
- Soccer - Junior international representation/ attached to an academy.
- GAA - Normally Minor County level and capable of competing at a higher age level.
- Hockey - Junior International representation.
- Rowing - Junior International representation.
- Other Sports - As defined by the recognised sporting body and a strong competitive record at the highest level of their chosen sport.
