Hi there, I'm Luna.
I'm a bit like an AI, except instead of making pictures of people with 16 fingers, I can help you find the perfect course and uni.
Would you like some help in your search?
Sam went through the Clearing process after getting better-than-expected grades. Hear his story.
How do you become eligible for Clearing?
You’re eligible for Clearing if you hold a conditional offer of study but meet and exceed the conditions of that offer on results day. Your offer will then become unconditional.
How do you know if you can start using Clearing?
You can start to use Clearing when your conditional firm choice changes to an unconditional firm choice. You’ll see this change when you log in to your UCAS Hub account.
How long do you have to use Clearing?
You have five calendar days to use Clearing from the moment you register.
How do you accept an offer in Clearing?
You accept a Clearing offer over the phone. The university you call will make you a verbal offer for a place on their course. If you accept the offer, the university will notify UCAS and the change will be made on your UCAS Hub account.
What do you need when calling universities about Clearing?
You’ll need your UCAS ID number along with the name and code of the course you’re interested in. It also helps to have your personal statement, results and any questions you’d like to ask the university.
What happens to your original offer if you go through Clearing?
You'll only lose your original offer if you accept a Clearing offer over the phone. You'll hold your place on your original course if you don’t find a course through Clearing.
Can you use Clearing if you have a conditional offer?
No, your conditional offer must become unconditional before you can use Clearing.
Can you use Clearing if you have an unconditional offer?
Yes, your offer will need to be unconditional to use Clearing.
How many Clearing offers can you get?
There's no limit to the number of Clearing offers you can get, but you can only accept one. If you’re made an offer over the phone, don’t feel compelled to accept it straight away. You can take your time to get advice from your parents, guardians or teachers and then call the university back.
What if you change your mind about a Clearing offer?
If you do accept the offer but change your mind at a later point, you’ll no longer be guaranteed a place on your original firm choice. You’ll have to call the university that made you a firm offer, explain your situation and see if they can still offer you a place.
What do you do if you accidentally register for Clearing?
You won’t need to do anything. Registering for Clearing won’t affect your confirmed place unless you accept a verbal offer over the phone.
How do you find student accommodation through Clearing?
Universities will often guarantee you a room in one of their halls of residence. The uni’s accommodation team will reach out to you once you confirm your Clearing offer.
Research what student accommodation options there are early so you can secure a room quickly. Each university’s website will have a list of available student accommodation.
What do you need to do about your student finance if you go through Clearing?
If you’ve already sorted your student loan or maintenance loan before Clearing, you’ll need to update your student finance details once you change course. You can do this by logging in to your student finance account. Give them a call if you’re unsure.
