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Clearing 2023

Clearing 2023 Key Dates

8th June: Decline by default deadline (if you had your offer before 18th May)

4th July: Deadline for UCAS Extra

5th July: Clearing opens for applications

17th July: Decline by default deadline (if you had your offer before 12th July)

8th August: Scotland SQA results day

17th August: UK A-Level results day

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Apply to University Through Clearing

Become Who You're Meant to Be

UCAS Clearing is your opportunity to apply to university if you haven’t yet secured a place.

Whether you don’t get the grades you’d hoped for, you’ve changed your mind about the university or course you’d previously accepted, you get better results than expected, or you just haven’t made any applications yet before getting your results, Clearing is your opportunity to choose what’s best for you. And (not to be biased or anything…), we think we could be just that!

Find out everything you need to know about University Clearing below and take the next step to securing your clearing place at Cumbria.

Useful Resources for Clearing and Results Day

Got your Results, what's next?

Our Head of Admissions and Student Recruitment Engagement Manager talk you through the Clearing process.

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Take Control of Clearing

Waiting for exam results can be nerve-wracking, but there are things you can do to ease your anxiety and be a step ahead when it comes to clearing.

Accepting your Clearing Place

Received your Clearing offer? Congratulations! We can't wait to welcome you to the Cumbria family. Now, let's accept that offer...

Clearing events

Get a flavour of your course with subject talks hosted by expert academics, have all your questions answered, and chat to fellow students.

DISCOVER A DIFFERENT PATH

Looking to explore a different subject or don't have the right qualifications to take the next step? Our integrated foundation degrees offer the perfect stepping stone to achieving your dreams.

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Everything You Need to Know About Clearing

How can I prepare for Results Day and Clearing ahead of time?

We know that as Results Day and Clearing approaches, you’re likely to have a lot of questions around what to expect, how Clearing works, and how to best prepare ahead of the big day. But we’ve got you covered.

Check out our Results Day and Clearing podcast, featuring the head of our admissions team Sharon Blaylock, and our Student Recruitment Engagement Manager Matthew Rayson. We’ll answer all your questions and tell you exactly what to expect when you make that all important call to our Clearing hotline.

Plus, you can get all our top tips in our blog 4 Steps to Take Control of Clearing.

Who is Clearing for?

Everyone has their own reasons for going through the Clearing process, but we’ve broken it down to four main ones:

Reason 1: You changed your mind about the university or course you’d previously applied to, or about coming to university altogether. You might be re-thinking decisions choices that feel like a while go now, or you might even have decided you want to try the university experience after previously thinking you wouldn’t. Whatever the reason for making you change your mind, it is absolutely fine, and Clearing is the perfect opportunity to explore your options and find a uni and a course more suited to you now.

Reason 2: You didn’t get the grades you were hoping for. A bump in the road doesn’t mean your plans for university are over. If you didn’t get into your firm or insurance choice, then Clearing is your opportunity to find another place. Remember, sometimes the unexpected paths turn out to be the best thing to happen to us.

Reason 3: You got better results than you’d expected. Well done! You made your original firm and insurance choices based on your predicted grades, only to find out you smashed it and did better than expected. So why not take a look at what’s out there and choose see if there is something better for you? Clearing is your opportunity to do that.

Reason 4: You waited to get your results before applying to any university. There is nothing wrong with wanting to make a properly informed decision. You’ve done your research, have an idea of what you want, and now with results in hand you can go out there and get it – all through Clearing!

What are the key dates of Clearing 2023?

What is Clearing Plus?

How do I apply for student finance in Clearing?

What will universities need to know if I apply through Clearing?

The first thing you need to know about calling our Clearing hotline is you do not need to be nervous. We are here to help and advise you, and to put you at ease. We’ll need to know basic things like your name, where you’re from, your date of birth, your qualifications and what course you’re interested in, and we can go from there!

Listen to our Clearing podcast where our Head of Admissions talks you through it step by step.

How long does it take to hear back from a Clearing application?

What if I’m not quite ready to begin a degree?

How do I support my child during Clearing?

The period around Results Day can be a stressful time and you may wish to support your child in figuring out their next steps.

Clearing is a great opportunity for students who have delayed their application or have not met the entry requirements for their course. During Clearing, a range of courses will have lower entry requirements, allowing your child to explore courses in health, science, business, arts, and education.

Find out how you can support your child with our specialist advice for parents and carers.