I appreciate your interest in me, but I regret to inform you that I will not be accepting your offer of admission. Thank you for your time and consideration. Remember to be polite. Academia is a very small world.
Can you decline an accepted UNI offer?
You need to wait for that uni or college to either accept you in Clearing (Clearing Accept), so you can then decline this offer, or they can make you unsuccessful — and you can then use Clearing again.
How do I decline a uni offer on UCAS?
If you do decide that you want to decline your offer, even if you accepted it initially but have now decided to change your mind, you can do so through UCAS Track. This can be done by logging in to your UCAS Track account and clicking the ‘decline my place’ button.
Can you cancel a uni offer?
In short, yes of course you can cancel your offer, regardless of whether or not you have accepted. You shouldn’t feel pressured into accepting an offer that isn’t best for you and should take the correct steps in finding a course and university that caters 100% to you.
How long do I have to decline a uni offer?
You have 14 days – starting on the date the automatic decline was recorded – in which the automatic decline can be swapped. Please call us in these 14 days to resolve this. After 14 days, it may still be possible, but we will need permission from the universities you want to accept offers from before we can do so.
Can I cancel my university place after accepting?
You have the right to cancel your acceptance of a firm or insurance offer. You do not have to give a reason for cancelling your place.
Can I change my mind after accepting uni offer?
You may be wondering can you change your mind once you’ve accepted a university offer? In short, yes. Universities give you 14 days to change your mind. This also means you could decline one offer and reaccept another.
Can you accept offers from multiple universities?
Double depositing means putting down a deposit, and thus accepting admission, at more than one college. Since a student can’t attend multiple colleges, it is considered unethical.
Can you decline all UCAS offers?
You can decline all your offers if you realise you’ve made a mistake in your choice of subject. If you’ve used up all of your five UCAS choices and want to look for another subject, you can use UCAS Extra or enter Clearing.
How do you release yourself into clearing?
Self-release
- Sign in to your Hub account and click the ‘decline my place’ button on your profile page.
- You’ll be taken to a page explaining what this entails and asked to complete a set of questions and confirm your decision.
- You’ll then get an email confirming you’re in Clearing.
Can I change my uni course before I start?
You’ll need to discuss your new course choice with the course tutor to make sure it’s appropriate for you. You may also need to attend a formal interview. When can you transfer? Some universities and colleges allow students to switch their course in the first term, but you may have to wait until the next academic year.
Can I apply to more than 5 universities in the UK?
Fill in the application form. You only fill in one UCAS application, but with it you have five choices. You can apply to five different universities for the same course or five different courses at the same university – it’s up to you. You only write one personal statement for all five choices.
Can you decline a masters offer after accepting?
People decline their masters all the time after accepting them. Sometimes because they didn’t secure the funding they were hoping for. Sometimes something better comes along. Some master’s even give you a deadline to accept the masters by.
Can you accept more than one university offer UK?
Can I reply to more than two offers? You can accept a maximum of two choices – one firm and one insurance. You can only have an insurance choice if your firm choice is a conditional offer. If you accept an unconditional offer as your firm choice then the place is guaranteed, so you cannot have an insurance choice.
What happens if you don’t meet conditional offer?
If you don’t meet the requirements of your conditional offer, there is a possibility the university will still accept you or offer you an alternative. If you don’t get a place on either your firm or insurance choice you can search through the UCAS Clearing service to see what courses still have vacancies.
What happens if I accept an unconditional offer?
If you receive an unconditional offer then you’ve already met the entry requirements for a college or university – the place is yours if you want it. If you still have exams to take when you get this offer, the results of those exams will not affect whether or not you’re accepted.
Do you have to go to uni if you accept an offer?
Be aware that if you accept an unconditional offer, you are committing to go to that university. Therefore you can’t select an insurance choice or enter Clearing (you would need to be formally ‘released’ by that university in order to do so).
How do I decline admission after accepting?
To decline admission to a college after you’ve already accepted, contact the admissions office as soon as possible. Calls are best, since admissions staff are swamped with emails. Explain your situation honestly to the admissions staff and say what you want to happen.
How do you tell a university you are not attending?
The best way to communicate your decision to the school is by using the same channels of communication that you have been using all along. If you’ve been emailing one particular admissions officer to get the clarifications you’ve needed, send an email to that same admissions officer and inform them about your decision.
Can I sir to two schools?
Statements of Intent to Register (SIR)
If you submitted a SIR to more than one UC campus, you must cancel the SIR at the campus you no longer plan to attend. The SIR deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. The UCs do not want you to double or triple SIR because you can’t make up your mind.
How do I withdraw my UCAS application?
If you change your mind about applying, you can cancel your application and request a refund within 14 days. The easiest way to do this is to call us. If it’s been more than 14 days since you submitted your application, you can withdraw it via Track at any time, however no refund will be issued.
