Clearing 2024
Our phonelines are open 9.00am to 5.00pm every weekday. Call us on 0116 373 6000 to secure your place at a top 30 UK university with guaranteed accommodation.
If you would like to discuss an existing application, please contact our confirmation team on 0116 252 2222.
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Frequently asked questions
To help you understand Clearing and A-Level Results Day a little better, we’ve listed our top 6 most frequently asked questions. If you have another question, please do get in touch with us - we’re here to support you.
When is the Clearing hotline open?
Our Clearing hotline, 0116 373 6000, is open:
- Thursday 15 August, 7am to 9pm
- Friday 16 August, 8am to 7pm
- Saturday 17 August, 10am to 4pm
- Sunday 18 August, 10am to 4pm
What is Clearing?
Clearing is the system that matches applicants who don’t have an offer with universities that still have places available. It's a great way to find another course if you didn't get the grades you expected and you missed out on your firm or insurance choice. You'll be able to find universities with vacancies and contact them directly to see if they will offer you a place.
Who can use Clearing?
You can use Clearing if you:
- Didn’t receive any offers.
- Declined all your offers.
- Didn’t get the grades you needed for a conditional offer.
- Got the grades you needed but have changed your mind about where you want to study.
- Haven’t made any applications.
How do I accept my Clearing offer?
If we have made you an offer through UCAS Clearing, you will need to make the University of Leicester your Clearing choice on UCAS Hub.
Here's how to accept a Clearing offer on UCAS
- Log on to your UCAS Hub.
- Click the “Add Clearing choice” option, add details for the University of Leicester, UCAS code LEICR L34, and the course you have been offered a place on.
- UCAS will then let us know that you have entered our details on UCAS Hub, and you will get an acknowledgement email once we have received your application.
- Our decision will show in the ‘Choices’ section after we have checked your application (we aim to check your details within 24 hours, but this could take a little longer as we’ll be extra busy).
- UCAS will contact you to let you know that your place is confirmed.
UCAS Hub can take a few hours to update at busy periods. If you are worried, please give us a call.
Will I still be able to get University accommodation?
Yes, we still have spaces in our accommodation. You'll be able to apply for accommodation within 24 hours of adding Leicester as your Clearing choice on UCAS. At Leicester, you are guaranteed a place in University-managed accommodation if you apply before 1 September.
We're running campus and accommodation tours throughout August. Book your place.
How can I visit campus during Clearing?
We're running campus and accommodation tours throughout August. Book your place.
Why Leicester?
As a top 30 UK University (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024) we are committed to offering you the best possible university experience.
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