Be prepared: see what’s on offer 

While many courses will be available in Clearing, not all will, so check the lists of vacancies in advance to see what is on offer. UWL has its vacancies listed on the website and you can explore the various courses in detail ahead of applying. It is worth shortlisting a few that interest you – so that you’re prepared when you call on results day if some courses fill up early in the process.

Think about what is best for you 

You’ve probably heard many different opinions from various people on what is best for you, but now is the time for you to decide. Think about different universities and courses and imagine where you want to be for the next three or four years, and the possibility of a career in your area of interest.

Almost all universities offer virtual tours which are a great way to see the campus and facilities. You can take a look at UWL in advance with our virtual tours, to help you build up a picture of life on campus. You can also get a good idea of what students think about their university by using the latest NSS 2022 (National Student Survey) results which saw UWL rated as the No. 1 University in the UK for student satisfaction*.

What you need on results day

Make sure you have your UCAS ID (if you have applied through UCAS), along with your results.  Sometimes universities may want to know more than how you did in your A-Levels or BTEC courses: they might ask about your GCSEs, AS Levels and other grades relevant to your potential course. All of your results will help university tutors understand your background and experience to ensure you’re a good fit for the course. You might want to mention relevant work experience or volunteer programmes, so have it all on hand. The quicker you can provide details, the easier the entire process will be for you on the day.

Make the most of your time

Expect phone lines to be busy - it might take a few tries to get through on the first day or two of Clearing, but once you do, use your time efficiently. This is your chance to speak to course tutors, so make a list of questions beforehand and visit the university website to see what information is already available. Knowing more in advance will help you use your time well and make the right choice. 

Don’t panic! 

Most of all, don’t panic. There is still time to get organised and ready to make that call on results day. Get all the information you need in advance and build an idea of where you want to be. At UWL there are teams of people in place to help you every step of the way. Follow our social media channels to stay up to date, and watch our Student Vlog series on YouTube to hear all about university life from our current students. 

You call our friendly, specialist advisors to discuss your options. We are here to help and can advise you on all aspects of our courses and how you can apply. 

• 0800 036 8888 - Clearing hotline 
• 020 8231 2525 - Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Clearing hotline 
• +44 (0) 20 8231 2468 - call about Clearing from outside the UK 

Full details on the UWL Clearing process can be found on our dedicated Clearing webpage. 

*NSS 2022, average all questions.