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Can you re-apply to a university that rejected you?
Clearing allows you to apply to any university with vacancies, even if they rejected you the first time round.

If you spot a course you like and meet the entry requirements, call the admissions team and talk to them about your opportunities.

What is Clearing Plus?
Clearing Plus was introduced in 2020 to offer help to anyone who is unplaced or is applying for the first time through Clearing.

If you’re in Clearing, look for a button in Track marked ‘View Matches’ to see courses which Ucas considers would be good for you, taking into account your original choices and your qualifications and grades.

If you see a course you like, you can hit ‘Interested’ so that university or college can contact you – you can do this for up to five choices at a time.

But remember, courses in Clearing fill up quickly, and you may not always receive a call, so also look for courses in Clearing using the search tool.

Saying you’re interested in a course through Clearing Plus does not guarantee an offer.

How do you make a decision through Clearing?
In clearing, you will need to call universities or colleges to try to gain a place, before adding them as a choice in your application.

You will need:
- your Personal ID number
- your Clearing number
- your grades/UCAS tariff points
- information about why you want a place
- the university name
- phone number
- course code and title

Find a quiet space to make the call, and be positive and polite while speaking to the university or college representative.

Take your time to make an informed decision, and remember to take advice from family members, friends and teachers.

Only add a Clearing choice once you have permission from the university or college. You can only add one choice at a time, and any confirmation will come through on Ucas Track and by email.

When is Clearing 2025?
Clearing begins in early July each year. Clearing 2025 opens on 5 July. The last date for adding any Clearing choices is 20 October 2025.

Once Clearing opens, you're able to search through available courses. But the majority of applications that are made through Clearing happen from A-level results day onwards. This year, A-level results day is on Thursday 14 August 2025.