Important: The period to add UCAS Clearing choices lasts from Jul 5 to Oct 21, 2024.
Clearing matches applicants to university places that have yet to be filled. Courses in Clearing aren’t just the ones nobody wants – there are many reasons courses are still available. It’s an opportunity for those who have missed their conditions or had a last-minute change of heart about the university or course they want to study.
For students, Clearing choices will be available after July 1, 2024, only for those who:
Are not currently holding any offers, where all submitted applications have either:
Result indicated as Denied
Result indicated as Withdrawn, or
Student Decision indicated as Declined, and
Are not waiting on any decision
As long as applications are added on or after July 1, 2024, these will have to be counted as Clearing courses, regardless of the number of applications the student has added prior to this date. However, students are still recommended to check with universities for confirmation on course availability before applying.
Not sure if you're eligible? You'll see this banner on the Applications page if you are.
Each choice is explained below:
Search for Extra courses on UCAS
Selecting this option will bring you to the UCAS Search Tool site.
Here's what you can do:
Search for courses, subjects, or areas that you might be interested in
Apply Filters for Course Vacancies by selecting 'Show only courses with vacancies'. This will show you the final list of courses that are still available.
Once you find a course you are interested in, you are highly recommended to contact the university to get confirmation on availability.
When you are ready and the university has provided confirmation to you on the course availability, proceed back to your Applications page on Cialfo and proceed with one of the next options below.
Add application
Note: If you have not received confirmation from the university on course availability, please read the previous section here before continuing.
Upon selecting this option, you'll be prompted to select a university of choice, and the course or major you intend to apply to. Ensure that you complete the following steps:
Decide on a university and course/major or choice, then 'Add application'. The application will stay 'In Progress' until you proceed to submit it.
Important: Click on 'Submit Application'
You'll be brought to your application details, with information saved from your previous applications. Read through to confirm or make any changes you need to, then finally, click on 'Submit Application'.
Confirm that your application status now reflects as 'Submitted to Cialfo'.
Sit back, relax, and cross your fingers for good news to come your way!
Request support from Cialfo
With this option, you'll get additional assistance from Cialfo on making an Extra choice. Not to forget, stand a chance to qualify for Cialfo scholarships and the opportunity to benefit from our Value-Added Services for a successful enrolment to higher education.
For more information, visit the UCAS website here or reach out to us via Chat with Cialfo and someone will be in touch with you shortly.