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Clearing 2022:
Everything you need to
know
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What is Clearing?
• An opportunity for students to apply for courses that
still have spaces.
• Clearing is used by tens of thousands of applicants
each year and runs from 5 July – 18 October
• As you can only apply through Clearing once you
have your results, results day is a big day for
Clearing.
Did you know?
In 2020, over 73,000 students managed to secure their
university places through UCAS Clearing.
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Who can use Clearing?

Anyone who has their results!
The most common reasons for using Clearing are:
- You didn’t accept any offers during the main application cycle
- You didn’t get a place on results day
- You’ve changed your mind about the course or university
- You’ve received higher grades than you were expecting
- You didn’t apply before 30 June
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Answers to FAQs
Do universities drop entry requirements during Clearing? Generally, yes
Do you have to reject the place you are holding before you contact a university for a
Clearing place? No
Can I apply for a course I previously declined? Yes
Can I apply for a course I was rejected from? It depends (generally not if rejected after interview)
Can you receive more than one provisional Clearing offer? Yes
Can you apply for a completely different subject? Yes
Will you still be able to apply for accommodation? This will vary (check each university)
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How can I prepare?

Ahead of results day
• Search for Clearing availability for you subject using the UCAS search tool.
• Choose 3 universities you are interested in – Then do your research (pdf). Check
course content.
• Note down Clearing contact numbers or save links to online forms.
• Make notes if you have any questions.
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A level results day: Thursday 18 August 2022

What to expect?
• Results are available from 08.00am
• Some schools may let you go in to
collect your results
• Your UCAS Hub will update at
around 08.15, showing the decisions
made by your Firm / Insurance
choices
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UCAS Hub
What will might you see?
• Unconditional – This may be for your firm or insurance
• Unconditional Changed Course – You have been offered an alternative by
the university/college – a 'changed course offer' (which you'll need to accept or
decline)
• Unsuccessful – You are now eligible to enter clearing.

If no decisions are showing, give your universities or colleges a call to find out
more.
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Clearing Plus
• If you find yourself in Clearing, a button will appear in your UCAS hub ‘My
Matches’. These will be some alternative suggestions selected by UCAS.
These are just suggestions and you are not restricted to these.
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What will you need to do on the day?

• Make sure your phone is fully charged!
• Make sure you know the full name of your qualifications and grades. You may
also be asked for your GCSE results, in particular English Language and Maths.
• If you are applying for unis that advertise ‘tariff points’, use the UCAS tariff
calculator to work out your total.
• Have your UCAS ID number ready.
• Re-read your personal statement (just in case).
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How to apply using Clearing

• Use the UCAS search tool to find
courses – it is the most up-to-date list
so will show you all the vacancies
• Visit university websites for
information on how to apply (usually
by phone or online)

UH Clearing number 0300 303 6300

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What happens next?

• If you meet the Clearing entry requirements, you may receive a provisional offer
straight away.
• If further information is required:
 You may be put through to the subject admissions tutor
 Receive an email request or a call back.
 If the course requires an interview, you will be given an interview date (these
happen very quickly).
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Accepting your Clearing offer

1. Those holding an unconditional offer with UCAS, will need to self-release.
2. From 3pm on results day, you will be able to add your chosen course.
3. The University will then check your qualifications to verify they match with those
the offer has been made against.
4. If your course requires anything further, for example Health Care courses may
require a DBS check, you will receive an email.
5. Once your qualifications are verified and any requested extras received, your
offer will change from conditional to unconditional. You’ve done it! You’re in!
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Good luck