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Clearing now open

Clearing is now open! You can contact us by calling on 01902 323 232 and speak to a clearing operator.

Alternatively, you can get in touch via the following channels.

If you only wish to apply to the university of Wolverhampton, you can also apply directly by completing our Online Clearing Application Form.

Please note the following:

  1. If you wish to apply to more than one university or have applied through UCAS already, please give us a call on our clearing hotline and we will guide you to apply through UCAS where appropriate.
  2. If a course does not appear in the online application form, please give us a call the clearing hotline and we will guide you to apply through UCAS where appropriate. You must call us if you wish to apply for the following courses;
  • Allied Health Courses: Paramedic Science, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Midwifery (including foundation year courses)
  • Nursing courses: Adult, Child, Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing (including foundation year courses)
  • Pharmacy (MPharm)
  • Primary Education 
  • Social Work

Our Opening times for 2024 are:

  • 9am - 5pm between 27th August - 11th October
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    What is university Clearing?

    University Clearing is the process by which universities fill any remaining places on their undergraduate courses after the main application deadline has ended.

    This typically takes place from July to September and is designed to help students who have not yet secured a place at university to find a course that's right for them. Clearing is an option for those who:

    • are apprehensive about results and are considering a back-up plan
    • missed entry requirements for conditional offers
    • are having second thoughts about their course choice
    • are applying late.

    If you're interested in applying to the University of Wolverhampton through Clearing, you can apply from 5 July each year. Simply use our online Clearing course search tool to browse our available courses and apply online. Alternatively, you can speak to one of our friendly advisors on the Clearing hotline or live chat who will be happy to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the application process.

    Who can apply through Clearing?

    You can apply through Clearing if:

    • You have not received any offers from universities or if you have declined all your offers. 
    • You have not met the conditions of your offers, such as not achieving the required grades. 
    • You have applied after the application deadline (June 30, 2024), you can still use Clearing to secure a place at the University of Wolverhampton. 
    • You are applying from overseas and wish to study at the University of Wolverhampton.

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    How to apply through Clearing?

    First, find a course that's of interest to you and contact one of our Clearing advisors who will help you through the process and let you know whether we can make you an offer.

    You can contact our Clearing hotline on 01902 323 232 or any of the other contact options listed at the top of this page.

    Speak to an advisor to discuss your options. It will speed up the process if you have the following information available:

    • The course you're interested in applying for
    • Your personal details (including contact)
    • Your existing qualifications, including titles and grades achieved
    • Your UCAS ID if you have one.

    Our hotline will be busy on results day, and you may be put on hold, but please be patient with us – you'll be connected to an advisor as soon as possible.

    If you meet the entry requirements for the course you wish to study, one of our Clearing advisors will confirm your offer. As part of the confirmation process, we'll send this out to you via email. 

    Your Clearing offer may be subject to conditions:

    • If you've applied to us through UCAS you'll be able to add the Clearing course you've been offered via UCAS Hub. If you don't have a UCAS account, we'll advise you on the quickest way for you to apply.
    • For some of our part-time and postgraduate courses, you'll be asked to complete a direct application.
    • You may have to sit and pass an interview for some of our courses, including nursing and teaching.
    • You may have to submit a portfolio of work, such as for our architecture or arts courses.
    • You may have to provide evidence of your qualifications.

    Make sure you're contactable as much as possible. We'll send you further information by email, but we may also contact you by phone.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    If you do not hold any offers, Clearing is your chance to seek a place at University in September.

    Maybe you've had a change of heart about the university you have previously chosen, changed your mind about a particular course, or you're rethinking career options. Whatever the reason, the Clearing process gives you the opportunity to select a different course or university and find a place for September.



    Clearing is a period where universities fill the remaining places on their courses. It is an opportunity for people to apply late into the summer months to start university in September. 

    Applying through Clearing is ideal for those who have not been offered a place at their chosen universities, or are simply considering options outside of their original university selection. Clearing is a popular option for prospective students who have reconsidered course and career paths since their initial university applications.



    Clearing opens on 5 July and ends in early October. You can contact us here at the University of Wolverhampton by requesting a call to discuss applying through Clearing.

    If you are currently studying for a Level 3 qualification, such as A-levels, you will likely receive your results on results day, which will be 15th August 2024. Once you have your results, you can call our university Clearing hotline. We offer extended phone line hours on results day, where you can contact us if your results are not as expected.

    If you already have the results of your qualifications, you can contact us from 5 July.

    If you have an offer at another university (conditional or unconditional) but you have changed your mind and would like to apply to us through Clearing, you can decline your place under UCAS Hub. We advise that you contact us regarding an informal offer before you do this.



    You can apply through Clearing if:

    • you’re applying on and after 5 July
    • you've previously applied but didn’t receive any offers (or none you wanted to accept) on UCAS
    • you've previously applied but didn’t meet the conditions of your offers
    • you’ve declined your firm place using the ‘decline my place’ button in UCAS Hub

    Some of our courses, such as part-time routes and postgraduate courses, do not require you to apply through UCAS and adhere to the guidelines set by UCAS. However, we continue to recruit to these and you can either apply directly through our website or contact us through our Clearing channels.

    Clearing is available to anyone who has applied to universities through UCAS Undergraduate but has not received any offers or any that they wish to accept, it is also available to anyone who has not yet applied.

    If you apply to us after 5 July (the last standard UCAS application deadline date) for an undergraduate course you will apply through Clearing. 

    If you have applied to us before 5 July but have not received any offers, then your UCAS Hub account will tell you if you are eligible for Clearing.



    Our list of available courses in Clearing will be published on our website and via the UCAS Clearing+ tool from 5 July. The University of Wolverhampton Clearing hotline will open on 5 July, where you’ll be able to find out the full details about available courses.

    All other courses such as part-time or postgraduate courses will be listed and available via our course pages across our website. You can use our handy course finder to look for these.

    You can get in touch via

    Our Opening times for 2024 are:

    • 9am - 5pm  between 5th July - 14th August
    • 7am - 7pm  on Thursday 15th August (RESULTS DAY)
    • 8am - 7pm on the Friday 16th August
    • 9am - 5pm  on Saturday 17th August
    • 10am - 2pm  on Sunday 18th August
    • 9am - 6pm  between  19th - 23rd August
    • 9am - 5pm  between 27th August - 11th October

    Alternatively you can speak to through the following options:

     

     

    Yes, mature students (age 21 and above) can apply to university through Clearing

    You can apply for Clearing if you are not a UK resident. Clearing is open to EU and international students - to learn more, you can contact the University of Wolverhampton’s Global Opportunities Office.

     

     

    You can still apply through Clearing if you haven’t applied through UCAS, if deemed suitable for a course which is available you will be asked to submit a direct application instead of using UCAS.

    Not at all. The Clearing period is a very busy time for universities across the country, and if you don’t get through to an advisor immediately, you’ll need to be patient while you wait. Don’t worry – it will be well worth your time, once you’ve signed up to your life-changing course!

    Being positive and deciding which courses you are interested in is a great start. If you make a list of universities, courses, and contact details, you’ll be ready to start calling as soon as the time comes.

    When calling or chatting with our Clearing hotline, you’ll speak to a trained operator who will let you know if the course you are interested in applying for still has places available.

    If it does, the operator will help you apply or put you in touch with someone from the right department who can give you more information.

    If the course isn’t available, or if you don’t meet the entry criteria, the operator may recommend an alternative course, or the course you originally wanted plus a foundation year.

    If you don’t get the results you expected, then Clearing could be a perfect option for you! Don’t worry – there are many other people who are in the same situation.

    If you are applying for student finance for the first time, and you live in England, you will need to apply through the Student Loans Company via Student Finance England as soon as possible for a student loan to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. The initial deadline will have passed but your application will still be processed.

    If you already applied for student finance, but have changed your course and/or University through Clearing, you will need to advise the Student Loans Company as soon as you have confirmed your choice.  It is important that the correct University and course are showing on your account. Details on how to make any changes can be found at Student Finance: how to apply: Change an application - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

    If you live in Wales then applications for funding are made through Student Finance Wales at www.studentfinancewales.co.uk, for Northern Ireland go to Student Finance NI at www.studentfinanceni.co.uk and for Scotland the Student Awards Agency Scotland website is www.saas.gov.uk.   

    If you are having any issues applying for funding, or making changes to your application, then contact the Gateway Team for advice www.wlv.ac.uk/gateway.

    You can still apply for University-run accommodation at the University of Wolverhampton if you've applied through Clearing.

    Be proactive, and do some research as soon as you receive your offer – or even before.

    Visit our University Accommodation page to learn more.



    If you have previously applied for a course to start this September and you were unsuccessful with your application you will be unable to reapply for the same course through Clearing. However, you will be able to apply for a different course that is available in clearing. 

    Clearing Jargon Buster

    There are many different terms used throughout clearing. Here are some definitions for the terms you may have seen and heard.

    Clearing is a period where Universities fill the remaining places on their courses. It is an opportunity for people to apply late into the summer months to start their university course in September.

    Clearing Plus is a tool where UCAS will suggest courses in Clearing you might be interested in. You can select the courses you are interested in from the list of suggestions on your UCAS Hub. The University may then contact you if we still have vacancies and you meet the entry criteria.

     

    To defer an offer is to request that the offer is changed to the next available intake. For example, this could mean that an offer for September would be changed to September the year after. However, for most undergraduate courses applied through UCAS, you must have met all conditions before a deferral request can be granted and processed.

    Confirmation is where we as a university will be able to make a final decision on your application. For example, this can mean if you have a conditional offer based on grades, and these are met we are able to award you with an unconditional offer.

    When you contact us, following discussion around your qualification we may offer you a place verbally/through social media, but until you add us as your Clearing choice on UCAS Hub, this offer is not confirmed. This gives you the opportunity to research the course further first

    If you have an offer but then change your mind, you can self-release yourself into Clearing. It is advised that you contact us to ensure we are happy to offer you an informal offer first before you risk losing your firm offer.

    UCAS is an abbreviation for the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service in the UK. They offer different services to allow you to apply for undergraduate degrees amongst other services. 

    UCAS Hub is an online tracking system which allows you to see how your application is progressing. This is the online platform where you can reply to offers and make amendments.

    The first level of study in higher education. If you graduate from an undergraduate degree, you can move on to postgraduate study.

    The second level of study in higher education. If you had already studied an undergraduate degree, to study further the next level is postgraduate study.

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