Clearing guide for parents and carers

Parents questions about Clearing

1. Helping young people through the university Clearing process: What can you do?
2. Do universities get results before students?
3. How long do universities take to respond to Clearing applications?
4. Is there a university Clearing parents day or evening?
5. What's the best way to get a Clearing place?

1 Helping young people through the Clearing process: What can you do?

There are a few ways you could help young people through Clearing. 

If you want to help, letting them know about our questions about Clearing page could be a good start? 

The availability of courses changes during Clearing; have a look using our course finder, maybe you'll find one you think they'll be interested in?

2 Do universities get results before students?

Yes, universities do get results before students but it's only a few days before and we can't share this information. This may appear odd at first but it's a normal part of applying to university and helps us confirm places quickly once students get their results. 

Results are transferred electronically to universities early, but we are under strict guidance not to release anything about this information.

Students will either get their results in person by going to their school or college, or in some cases by post or electronically.

3 How long do universities take to respond to Clearing applications? 

4 Is there a university Clearing parents day or evening?

We are really keen to share much more than a Clearing guide for parents and carers.

These should really help clear up any parents questions about clearing: campus visits will include campus tours, opportunities to speak to current students and student advisors, and a chance to find out more about accommodation options.

Clearing information days on campus and Clearing online advice events have finished for this year.

5 What's the best way to get a Clearing place?

Once a young person has received their results, the best way for them to get a Clearing place is to call the university on 01273 644000.

There are a variety of courses available throughout Clearing, however the longer they leave it, the fewer courses there will be.

You can call our friendly advice team who can share their Clearing advice for parents or encourage the young people you are helping to sign up for our Clearing emails.

Clearing advice on our student blog