NAME OF SCHEME
University Sports Scheme (USS)
(Under the Hall Admission Scheme (HAS) - Category B and C)
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the USS is to assist varsity sports athletes in optimizing their chances of securing a hostel room on campus. This is part of the University’s support to varsity sports athletes who commit substantial time and effort in training and representing the University. It aims to help them to better manage their time between studies and sports.
ADMINISTRATOR
Sports and Recreation Centre (S & R Centre)/ Student Affairs Office
ELIGIBILITY
All undergraduate and NIE postgraduate varsity athletes are eligible to be placed on USS.
SCHEME STRUCTURE
The USS comprises the USS Room Scheme and the USS Point Scheme.
Eligible athletes may apply for recommendation under the USS Room or USS Point Scheme, provided they meet the mentioned selection criteria/banding.
USS Room Scheme
Limited to 450 guaranteed places in twin-sharing hostel rooms for eligible athletes subject to the following selection criteria/banding:
Banding
The various sports are given due consideration before they are banded into Band A, B, C & D. These are based on many factors and are reviewed periodically. Some of these factors include:
a) Importance and relevance of the sport to the University and local tertiary institutions in general;
b) The level of commitment required of athletes for that particular sport;
c) Standard of competitions locally, particularly amongst the local tertiary institutions;
d) The contribution towards campus vibrancy.
Annex 1 provides the full list of sports and their banding.
Band A: Capped at 60% of each varsity team
Band B: Capped at 50% of each varsity team
Band C: Capped at 30% of each varsity team
Band D: Not automatically allocated any cap; only high profile varsity or national athletes may be recommended to be on the scheme.
Room Allocation
Successful applicants who have opted under USS Room Scheme will be allocated a place in a twin-sharing unit at one of the halls of residence (under HAS Category B). While athletes could indicate their preferred hall of residence, they might not be allocated accordingly as the USS Room Scheme has limited places in all halls of residence.
Thereafter, any unused places under the USS Room Scheme would be released for allocation under HAS Category C.
USS Point Scheme
Athletes not supported to USS Room Scheme will be awarded ECA points (USS Point Scheme). Athletes would be awarded either 3, 5 or 7 ECA points based on their level of contribution and representation in the varsity sports teams.
Opting Out Of USS Room Scheme
As the USS Room Scheme does not provide eligible athletes with a choice of single rooms or guarantee allocation to desired hall of residence, athletes have the choice not to apply for a hostel room under the USS Room Scheme and attempt to obtain on-campus accommodation under the USS Point Scheme.
In this instance, athletes would have to apply for hostel place using the awarded ECA points via HAS Category C. However, in the event that they fail to obtain a hostel place via HAS Category C, they would not be allowed to re-join the USS Room Scheme in the same year of application.
Athletes who need on-campus accommodation are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for hostel place under the USS Room Scheme.
RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Sports of a recreational nature are not eligible for the USS Room or USS Point.
However, students could be considered to have met the minimum requirement for involvement in campus life. They would be awarded 0 ECA points which make them eligible to submit an application for a hostel room under HAS Category C.
Useful Links:
Hall Admission Scheme
