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Is it too late for me to transfer universities & change courses for 1st year?

I am in the first semester of university for year 1, I was wondering if it was too late for me to transfer to another course at a different university. I have already met the grade entry requirements for the new course I want to do. Is it still possible for me to transfer despite me being 1 month into the first term or not? Is there anyone else out there who has done the same ? What's the process like ?

Reply 1

Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by gamergirl6552

It’s possible but not likely to be simple or guaranteed.

You need to:
- talk to the university you want to switch to to find out if they’re still accepting clearing applications and get a provisional offer from them asap along with any deadlines for adding them as a UCAS choice
- make sure they understand that you have started a course elsewhere and so they will have to negotiate transfer of your tuition fee loan for the first term
- find out what the process is to withdraw from your current course and the fee payment terms and conditions that you agreed to when you enrolled
- talk to the admissions team at your current university to ask for their help to place your application back into clearing

Reply 2

ageshallnot

And also find out if there are any financial repercussions if you leave your current accommodation, and find somewhere to live if you get into your second university.