regret accepting clearing offer help

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hey, I accepted a clearing offer on results day last week, but I’m regretting it now because I no longer want to do that course. I’d like to know how I can go about withdrawing myself from my current place and reach out to other universities for a different course. thanks.

Reply 1

Contrarymary72

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by insoluble-bust

hey, I accepted a clearing offer on results day last week, but I’m regretting it now because I no longer want to do that course. I’d like to know how I can go about withdrawing myself from my current place and reach out to other universities for a different course. thanks.

Just ring other places and enquire, then ring ucas to withdraw your acceptance when you have an offer you want instead.

Reply 2

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Original post

by insoluble-bust

hey, I accepted a clearing offer on results day last week, but I’m regretting it now because I no longer want to do that course. I’d like to know how I can go about withdrawing myself from my current place and reach out to other universities for a different course. thanks.

Can you still see the 'Decline my place' button next to your confirmed place? If so, once you have another offer, you can press that to release yourself back in to Clearing.

(edited 3 months ago)

Reply 3

OxfordBrookesRep

Official Rep

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by insoluble-bust

hey, I accepted a clearing offer on results day last week, but I’m regretting it now because I no longer want to do that course. I’d like to know how I can go about withdrawing myself from my current place and reach out to other universities for a different course. thanks.

Hi @insoluble-bust,

Thank you so much for your question 😊

That's no problem, it’s a really big decision to make, and things can move very quickly during Clearing, so it’s completely normal to have second thoughts.

The best first step is to contact the universities you’re now interested in and see if they are able to make you a provisional offer. If they can, you’ll then be able to decline your current place in your UCAS Hub. Once that’s done, you can add your new Clearing choice.

You might also find it helpful to visit our Clearing thread, which has lots of tips and guidance on the process.

Where are you thinking of applying next, and what course are you interested in? We’d love to hear from you!

Best wishes,

Clare
Admissions
Oxford Brookes University

Reply 4

UniofWestLondon

Official Rep

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Hey 👋

Clearing is open, and it’s a great way to find a course and uni that’s right for you. Whether you’re still deciding, changing your mind, or just exploring options — we’re here to help 💙

You can check out everything we offer on our website, or give our lovely Clearing team a call 📞. They’re super friendly, and happy to answer any questions — big or small!

We know it can all feel a bit confusing at first 😅 so we’ve put together some FAQs to guide you through. And of course, feel free to ask us anything right here — we're happy to chat!

Top tips for finding the right uni through Clearing:

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👀 Have a browse at what’s available

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📚 Be ready to talk about your qualifications and what you enjoy

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🧘 Think about what really suits you

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🕒 Don’t rush — take your time to decide

Good luck with everything, and maybe we’ll see you at UWL soon! 💙

Reps of University of West London
#ChooseUWL

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/clearing

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