Your university clearing survival guide ahead of results day
This guide provides essential information for students navigating the university clearing process in the UK ahead of results day. It outlines eligibility criteria and offers practical advice on how to prepare for potential changes in university placement.
Why it matters
Clearing is a critical mechanism for thousands of students to secure higher education spots, impacting their future career paths and academic opportunities.
Image source, Getty Images By Emily Holt Published 17 minutes ago Have you changed your mind about the university course you want to start after getting your results?
Maybe did not apply to university originally but now want to go, or you might not end up getting the grades you need to make it into your firm choice.
If that is you, the clearing process will have you covered.
With results day rapidly approaching on Thursday 13 August, here is everything you need to know.
Clearing is how universities and colleges fill any places that they still have on their courses and how students can change their course or place of study.
This year, clearing runs from 2 July to 19 October.
Prospective students can use clearing if:
You did not receive any offers (or none you wanted to accept)
You did not meet the conditions on your offers
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