UCAS Step-by-step guide to clearing

From UCAS

The facts about Clearing

Clearing is a service that operates between mid-July and September. You can take part in Clearing if you have already applied through UCAS and you are in one of the following categories.

* You have not received any offers.
* You have declined all your offers or not responded by the due date.
* Your offers have not been confirmed because you have not met the conditions (eg you have not achieved the required grades).
* You have declined a changed course, a changed date of entry and/or changed point of entry offer.
* You applied for one course which has been declined/unsuccessful and you have paid the full £19 fee.
* We receive your application after 30 June 2010. If we receive your application after this date, we will not send it to any universities and colleges.

What you need to do

1. Get advice
2. Look at the vacancies
3. Contact universities and colleges that interest you
4. Clearing Number.
5. Accepting an offer
6. Adding a Clearing choice
7. Your place is confirmed