Education USA

Learn the Steps to Study in the U.S. as a Student-Athlete

Dreaming of competing in the US?  Education USA, the U.S. Department of State’s official source of information on U.S. higher education, provides free, accurate, and comprehensive advising to students considering study in the United States.

The U.S. Consulate General Melbourne is pleased to deliver its first free in-person public information session for 2026, designed for students, parents, school staff, and coaches.

Whether students are actively being recruited, supporting a student-athlete, or just beginning to explore the possibility, this session will help them better understand their options and next steps.

Following the admissions overview, the session will transition to a moderated conversation with Australian Olympian Stephanie Ratcliffe and her father, as they share their firsthand experience navigating the U.S. recruitment and admissions journey.

Date:               Thursday 5 March 2026

Time:               6.00pm – 7.30pm

Location:        Scotch College, 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122

Venue:            Geoffrey McComas Theatre - James Forbes Academy

Registration is required for all attendees.  Places are limited, and registration will close once capacity is reached.  Register at Learn the Steps to Study in the U.S. as a Student-Athlete.