Clearing

CU2023

I’ve just finished my first year at uni and due to personal reasons I’m changing to a different course at a different uni this September. However I currently don’t have a ucas application. Can I go through clearing without one?

Reply 1

PS Reviewer

Original post by CU2023

If your new university agrees to admit you using an RPA then yes. However only a minority of universities will agree to this.

It doesn’t take long to set up a UCAS application.

Reply 2

McGinger

Set one up in advance just in case to save time - you can fill in everything without submitting it.

Reply 3

CU2023

Original post by McGinger

Set one up in advance just in case to save time - you can fill in everything without submitting it.

Ok thank you! Will I need to pay the fee again to submit it? Or is that only for applications in January?

Reply 4

CU2023

Original post by PQ

If your new university agrees to admit you using an RPA then yes. However only a minority of universities will agree to this.
It doesn’t take long to set up a UCAS application.

Ok thank you so much!

What’s an RPA exactly I’ve never heard of that before?

If I want to transfer to a different course at the same uni I’m currently at do I need to use clearing?

Reply 5

PS Reviewer

Original post by CU2023

Ok thank you so much!

What’s an RPA exactly I’ve never heard of that before?

If I want to transfer to a different course at the same uni I’m currently at do I need to use clearing?

An RPA is a way for a university to submit a single application to UCAS on your behalf. They aren’t encouraged as they severely limit applicant choice.

For internal transfers you need to read your student handbook

Reply 6

CU2023

Original post by PQ

An RPA is a way for a university to submit a single application to UCAS on your behalf. They aren’t encouraged as they severely limit applicant choice.
For internal transfers you need to read your student handbook

Ah I see.

Ok thank you so much!

Will I need a reference when I’m applying on ucas for clearing and will I need to pay a fee?

Reply 7

PS Reviewer

Original post by CU2023

Ah I see.

Ok thank you so much!

Will I need a reference when I’m applying on ucas for clearing and will I need to pay a fee?

Ideally you would have a reference but many universities will be flexible about that in clearing (some won't be so it depends on the universities you're interested in). If you're collecting results tomorrow from a school/college they'll often be able to add a reference then and there to help you.

And yes to use clearing you need to pay a fee to submit your UCAS application