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What to do after receiving your offers

You’ve sent your UCAS application and heard back from all your 5 choices? There are a few steps you need to complete️.

Pick your firm and insurance choices: take your time to compare your offers carefully. Look at the course details and module options.

Attend open days: if you haven’t made up your mind yet, it’s extremely helpful to attend open days. The university’s location, facilities and lecturers may completely change your mind to any direction.

Apply to student finance; start your application early as it takes an average of 6-8 weeks for a response. You will also be assessed on your maintenance loan if you’re applying for the maximum amount so prepare all the required statements.

Look into accommodations: if you will moving for uni, start looking at accommodations. University halls are managed by the university and they’ll usually email you when their application starts. However, university halls details can be found in your university’s website. If you’re moving to a private accommodation, you can look in websites like UniHomes and Amber student.

Think about what you want to move to university: once you get your accommodation booked and sorted, it’s the perfect time to think about what you will be taking with you and how.

If you want to mentally prepare, you can look at academic content, societies and Freshers week events. This way you’ll be ready and prepared for your new journey 🥳🥳. Any extra tips?
Thanks so much for this! Just thought I'd add this here:

UCAS Key dates 2026 for undergraduates

If you receive all of your decisions by 31st March, choose your firm and insurance by 6th May 2026

If you receive all of your decisions by 13th May, choose your firm and insurance by 3rd June 2026

2026-entry Clearing opens on 2nd July 2026

IB results day - 6th July 2026

Scotland results day - 4th August 2026

England, Wales & NI results day - 13th August 2026

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