Can I apply straight through clearing?

Do I have to send an university application through ucas beforehand to access clearing 2025 or can I just apply to unis through clearing without no prior applications

Reply 1

Kingston Reps

Official Rep

Original post

by Aj785

Do I have to send an university application through ucas beforehand to access clearing 2025 or can I just apply to unis through clearing without no prior applications

@Aj785

You actually don’t need to have sent in a UCAS application beforehand to access Clearing in 2025. If you haven’t applied to any universities before results day, you can still go straight into Clearing and apply directly to universities offering courses with open spots.

Here’s how it works: once Clearing opens, you can search for courses that still have vacancies, contact the universities directly to discuss your options, and then add your Clearing choice in your UCAS Hub. Just make sure you have your grades ready and know what courses you’re interested in—Clearing can move fast!

Hope this helps, and good luck finding the perfect course!

Anushka (Kingston Rep)

Reply 2

Aj785

Original post

by Kingston Reps

@Aj785
You actually don’t need to have sent in a UCAS application beforehand to access Clearing in 2025. If you haven’t applied to any universities before results day, you can still go straight into Clearing and apply directly to universities offering courses with open spots.
Here’s how it works: once Clearing opens, you can search for courses that still have vacancies, contact the universities directly to discuss your options, and then add your Clearing choice in your UCAS Hub. Just make sure you have your grades ready and know what courses you’re interested in—Clearing can move fast!
Hope this helps, and good luck finding the perfect course!
Anushka (Kingston Rep)

Thanks this helped so much

Reply 3

McGinger

Just remember -

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Not all courses at all Unis will be in Clearing - most wont be.

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At the majority of Unis, Clearing applicants will be at the back of the queue for Uni accommodation - which can mean no accommodation at all.

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Waiting until Clearing is risky, and very stressful. Its far better/safer to apply in the normal cycle.

Reply 4

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

Original post

by dmaxwelljones

Do you need to complete an entire UCAS application, including a reference and personal statement, if you apply directly to Clearing? How does it work?

This thread is over a year old, please don't bump old threads.

But yes you do the application exactly as if you were applying normally, with reference and personal statement and every other section fully completed.