17/08/2022
Clearing questions
Clearing is how universities fill empty spots on their courses. Most of the time, this is through finding students who have decided to go to uni after the application deadline, or students who've not got the results they needed to get into their first choice course and are looking for alternative courses or universities.
The first thing to do is ask for advice from someone at school, college, the careers office, or have a look on http://www.ucas.com
Next you’ll be able to see what courses are available on UCAS – this is the most up to date list you’ll find.
Before you add a Clearing choice in your application, you need to call the uni and give them your Clearing number (you can find this in your application), and Personal ID, so they can look it up
Add your Clearing choice in your application - only add a Clearing choice once you have permission from the university or college.
- Click 'Add Clearing choice', and fill in the course details by the date the university/college gave you on the phone.
- This counts as you definitely accepting the offer, so if they confirm, it'll show as an acceptance on your 'Choices' page in your application.
- You can only add one choice at a time, but if the university/college doesn't confirm your place, you'll be able to add another.
- If the university/college confirms your place, find your student accommodation and then make sure you get everything ready to start your studies.