Clearing is the process by which prospective students, who currently don’t hold any offers, can find university courses with available places.

How does Clearing work?

Clearing is run by UCAS in tandem with universities and colleges that still have places available on certain courses. 

If you are eligible to apply for courses through UCAS Clearing, you will receive a message on your UCAS Track account which states ‘you are in Clearing’ or ‘Clearing has started’. 

Clearing is the final opportunity for applicants not holding a place to be considered by providers who have places available.

When does Clearing open?

UCAS Clearing opens from July until September each year. More information about the Clearing process can be found on the UCAS website.

University Clearing at USW

Start university this September! Here's how you apply to the University of South Wales through Clearing:

1. Find a course that you're interested using our Clearing search tool.
   
   
2. Call us on 03455 76 06 06 to discuss your qualification.
   
   
3. Visit us on the Clearing open day. You can do this before or after you’ve received an offer from us.
   

You are eligible for Clearing courses if:

1. You submitted your UCAS application after 30 June

If you submitted your UCAS application after 30 June, you will automatically entered into Clearing.

2. You submitted your UCAS application before 30 June

If you didn’t receive any offers from any of your UCAS application choices, you will automatically entered into Clearing.

If you did receive offers but you decline these, you will automatically be entered into Clearing.

3. You didn't get the grades you needed

If you failed to meet the entry requirements of your firm and insurance offers, check your UCAS Track account first to see if you’ve still been accepted or if you’ve been offered an alternative course.

Following receipt of your results, if your place hasn’t been confirmed you will automatically be entered into Clearing.

Applied through UCAS Clearing?

1. Add USW as a Clearing choice on UCAS Track, using the University Institution Code (W01) and Course Code as shown in your offer email. 
   
   
2. If we have asked for proof of qualifications and a reference*, please email theseto admissions@southwales.ac.uk for verification.*Reference required for Nursing, Teaching and Social Work Applications only.
   
   
3. If you need somewhere to live and have confirmed your place, contact our accommodation team.
   
   
4. Get in touch with The Student Loan Company to organise your finances. 
   
   
5. Finally, contact our Student Money team with any money queries. 
   

Not yet made an application via UCAS Clearing?

1. Complete the Late Application Form by following the link in your offer email. 
   
   
2. Send us copies of your qualifications and your reference*. Once these have been verified as meeting the entry criteria, we will be able to confirm your place. *Reference required for Nursing, Teaching and Social Work Applications only.
   
   
3. Once you have a confirmed place with us, contact our accommodation team if you need somewhere to live.
   
   
4. Get in touch with The Student Loan Company to organise your finances.
   
   
5. You'll shortly receive information about enrolling online and details of where and when you need to arrive for Welcome Week.
   

Accommodation

If you’ve been made an offer through UCAS Clearing and you need to arrange somewhere to live, find out about your accommodation options here.

Student Finance

If you are offered a Clearing place at USW but you haven't yet applied for student finance, you need to apply now at www.gov.uk/studentfinance. 

It takes at least six weeks to process your application, but their initial assessment lets you have some money as close to the start of your course as possible.

If you've already applied for student finance but your course, university, college or tuition fee loan amount have changed due to the Clearing process, you'll need to tell them of the changes immediately to limit any delays in receiving your money.

Login to your online student finance account to change your student finance application at www.gov.uk/studentfinance.

For further information please contact the USW Student Money Advice Team.