Preparing for Clearing

Selecting a university is a big decision. We recommend that you prepare ahead of Results Day so you know your options in advance.

To support you, we’ve put together some top tips to help you get ready if you’re considering Clearing. 

How to prepare for Clearing

1. Be the first to secure your place

Once Clearing opens on Saturday 5 July, you’ll be able to browse our undergraduate course vacancies and apply online for a place at Leeds.  

If you already have your results, we’ll review your application and get in touch to confirm if we’re able to offer you a place to join us in September.  

If you don’t yet have your results, you can still apply for priority Clearing using your predicted grades to be considered for a place.

Register your interest to be notified when our 2025 Clearing course vacancies are published on our website.  

2. Consider every outcome

Keep your options open by looking at the alternative courses we offer within your subject area of interest. This will help increase your chances of securing a place on a similar course if things don’t go to plan.

Remember that similar courses may have different names at different universities.

3. Check your contact details

We may need to contact you on Results Day, so it’s important to make sure your contact details are correct in UCAS. We recommend using your personal email address rather than your school email address.

If you want someone to talk to universities on your behalf, you'II need to add them as your nominated contact on UCAS.

4. Be available to discuss your options

If you’re waiting until you get your results in August to apply through Clearing, you’ll be able to call our Clearing call centre from 8am onwards on Results Day.

You might have friends or family helping you make calls on Results Day, but we'll still need to speak to you directly, so make sure you're available.

Try to plan what you'd like to say beforehand, such as why you're interested in a particular subject or course and what you have to offer, and be ready to note down any important information.

5. Think about finance

It can take time to process your application for Student Finance, so it's better to apply sooner rather than later. You can always amend or cancel your application if your plans change.

Read our information about how to apply for student finance.  

6. Find out more about Clearing through our online event

Join our online event on Tuesday 8 July to learn more about the Clearing process and hear from students who secured their place at Leeds through Clearing.