Deadlines for replying to offers 2022
| 25 February | UCAS Extra opens |
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| 19 May | Universities and colleges deadline to send decisions on applications received by 26 January |
| 9 June | If UCAS gets all decisions from universities by 19 May, you need to reply to any offers by this date (unless you’re applying through UCAS Extra) |
How long do I have to accept my offer UCAS?
You have 14 days – starting on the date the automatic decline was recorded – in which the automatic decline can be swapped.
Can you decline after accepting 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.
Can you accept more than 1 uni offer?
3. 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.
Can you decline a UCAS offer after accepting?
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.
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?
Because ‘unconditional’ means you’ll get a place on the course, you don’t need the option of another choice. If instead you accept a conditional offer as your firm choice then it’s OK to accept an unconditional offer as your insurance choice.
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).
What happens after I accept my uni offer?
What happens next? Once your place at uni is confirmed you don’t need to do anything further in your application. Your chosen uni will send you details of what you need to do next. It’s a good idea to spend some time preparing to start your course – there’s information below on the types of things to think about.
Can you cancel a university acceptance?
Yes. If you accept an offer but later wish to accept a different offer, you will need to first cancel your accepted offer and then accept the new offer by the stipulated deadline date. Be sure to consider all other factors such as scholarships, residence acceptance and deposits before you make your final decision.
Can a university withdraw an unconditional offer?
Can unconditional offers be withdrawn? An unconditional offer is contractually binding. The only circumstance under which they can be withdrawn is if the course is cancelled or if you request to be released into Clearing via UCAS self-release.
How do I decline a university offer?
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.
How do I withdraw an offer on UCAS?
If it has been more than 14 days since you submitted your application, you can withdraw it in your UCAS Hub until you have firmly accepted an unconditional offer, or your conditional offer is confirmed. To cancel a deferred application, please contact the university/college directly.
Can I go to my insurance choice instead of my firm?
If you choose an unconditional firm you cannot, by definition, have an insurance choice. You are therefore locked in to going to that uni. If you change your mind once you have firmed an unconditional place, you then have no alternative other than to ask to be released from that choice and wait for Clearing.
Can a university take back a conditional offer?
In general, no. Once an offer is on UCAS Track it is official. However, if you have lied in your UCAS application or later decide to change your subjects, unis can change or remove the offer.
Can a university change their conditional offer to unconditional?
You may also get a conditional offer that will change to unconditional if you firmly accept it.
Is an unconditional offer good?
If you’ve got an unconditional offer, it means the uni or college thinks you will succeed on their course. It also means that if you select them as your firm choice, you will definitely be accepted.
How rare are unconditional offers?
The stats mean unconditional offers are at a record level. Four per cent of offers were unconditional in 2017, compared to six per cent in 2018, and seven per cent in 2019. The Guardian reports that 25 per cent of applicants overall received an unconditional offer.
Which university gives the most unconditional offers?
Five in six offers made by Suffolk have an unconditional element, The Tab’s analysis of UCAS data has found, putting them top of the table. Just behind them, 76 per cent of Falmouth’s offers in 2019 were unconditional, whilst big hitters Royal Holloway and Birmingham also used the offers to lure students.
What happens if you don’t get the grades for uni 2021?
If you don’t get the grades [you need], then you have time to come to terms with it and it also means you can start calling [universities in] Clearing as soon as it’s open.
Can you negotiate university offers?
The truth of university admissions is that it can be a discussion, even a negotiation. There is no perfect algorithm for making offers. Admissions staff have to use their professional judgement to make a decision.
