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In the run up to results day on 18th August, I thought it would be a good idea to do a Clearing FAQ and answer all of the burning questions everyone has about Clearing and ensure you all understand how it works as well as what to do if you do have to go through Clearing. If I haven't answered your question in this blog feel free to message me on Twitter or Facebook, or message any other Online Ambassadors. Okay, let's get straight into it!
What is Clearing?
Clearing is where you didn't get offered a place at your two top choices of university and you go through the Clearing process to hopefully find you a place at a different university or on a different course at the same university. Don't panic if you go through Clearing! This is so important that you don't panic or worry, there are still loads of amazing courses, especially at UWTSD.
Why am I going through Clearing?
There are several reasons why you would go through the Clearing process. They include: You didn't meet the conditions of your offers, you weren't made any offers, you declined the offers you got or you applied late, after 30th June.
I've not got a place at University and have to go through Clearing, now what?
You first have to go on UCAS and check that you are eligible to go through Clearing. You can then go either on the UWTSD website or the UCAS website and browse the courses that are still available and see if there are any that you are interested in.
I've found a UWTSD course that I'm interested in, how do I apply?
The best thing you can do is give us a call. We have a Clearing hotline set up on the number 0300 323 1828 and you'll get in contact with our registry team. The hotline hours are as follows:
Thursday 18th August: 8am - 8pm
Friday 19th August 8am - 8pm
Saturday 20th August 9am - 5pm
Sunday 21st August 10am - 4pm
Monday 22nd August onwards normal office hours.
Will I be able to visit UWTSD during the Clearing period?
Yes! Of course! We've set up an Open Day on all three campuses on Saturday 20th August to help you get a feel for the University and enable you to see if UWTSD is right for you. This will give you an opportunity to meet lecturers and ask further questions about the course. There will also be lots of Student Ambassadors there to answer your questions about student life and things like that. I highly recommend if you're thinking about going to UWTSD, to go to the Open Day so you get a real insight into the course and campus.
Will I be able to get accommodation?
Yes! Don't worry about that. We will still have some space at our University Hall of Residents and we also have a wide variety of private halls or private rented accommodation near the University so there will be a lot of choice.
I haven't applied to University yet, is it to late to apply now?
No! It's not at all. Give us a call on our hotline number during the opening hours and our team will guide you through the UCAS process and hopefully get you on the course at UWTSD that you're interested in!
Where can I find out about fees and finance?
All of our standard undergraduate courses for 2016/17 are £9000 per year and the living costs at UWTSD campuses is considerably lower than other areas in the UK. We also have a wide ranges of bursaries that you can apply for, we give out £1 000 000 in scholarships and bursaries each year so it's worth having a look at what you're entitled to. For full details check out the UWTSD student finance page and if you have any further questions contact one of the Online Ambassadors or myself and we'll help you out as best we can.
I've got a place through Clearing with UWTSD, how do I accept it?
In order to accept your place with UWTSD you'll need to log back onto the UCAS Track website and enter the details as a clearing choice on your profile by the deadline we gave you on the phone. Once we have been able to process your application and confirmed that you have met any conditions that you needed to met, we will confirm your place. Then it will appear on your profile as an 'Unconditional' offer.
So I think that's it for today's blog post. I hope it's been helpful for you guys and if you have any further questions please feel free to drop me a message or any other Online Ambassadors. We are always happy to answer your questions. Good luck with results day and don't panic if you go through Clearing. There are still so many options out there for you!
