You may have been thinking about Clearing and Adjustment for a while or it may be completely new to you. Either way we want to ensure you know as much as possible about how the process works so that you feel fully prepared.

This information should help you with what you need to do before, during, and after Clearing and Adjustment so that you have a smooth and positive experience.

What you can do now to prepare

Having a plan and being prepared will help, allowing you to focus clearly on the important decisions about your future. Before applying you may want to consider:

1. Make sure you have your details ready, such as your results (including GCSE grades) and your UCAS ID number.
2. Make sure you know your login details for UCAS Track.
3. Save the Clearing and Adjustment telephone numbers for your shortlist of universities.
4. Have a shortlist of courses and universities ready and bookmark course vacancy webpages.
5. Speak to your college or school to confirm the process of getting your results and family and friends so you know who will be there for advice and support on results day.
6. Make sure you have all the chargers and any necessary equipment to access everything online and over the phone.
7. We will need to speak to you on the day, and if you need a parent or friend to speak to us about your application then consent will be required.

Results day

A-Level results day, Thursday 16 August, is when most Clearing and Adjustment activity takes place. Our full list of vacancies list with required grades will be available on results day.

You will also be able to use our online application form or call our Clearing and Adjustment hotline 0330 058 6940 from this time.

Follow these steps to apply to Southampton through Clearing and Adjustment: 

1. Check your results.
2. Check the University website for Clearing and Adjustment course vacancies.
3. Check the entry requirements for the course/courses you are interested in.
4. Apply online or call 0330 058 6940 (opens 08:00, 16 August).
5. Receive our decision by email.
6. Receive invitation to Clearing and Adjustment Open Day.
7. Clearing applicants only: Select Clearing choice via UCAS Track (opens 15:00, 16 August) - we then verify your application.
8. Adjustment applicants only: Confirm you wish to adjust by replying to your offer email - we inform UCAS and your UCAS Track is automatically updated.
9. Apply for accommodation (optional)
10. Enrol on your course.

If you are made an offer

Congratulations if you have been made an offer to study with us. We are so excited that you are thinking about joining our vibrant and ambitious student community.

So what happens now? You will receive all of the information you need in your welcome email but here are a few things you might want to think about:

1. Book your place at Clearing and Adjustment Open Day

Clearing and Adjustment Open Day is on Saturday 18 August 2018: 10:00-14:00 at Highfield Campus.

You will receive an invitation to book onto the event via email, after you receive your offer to study. Please ensure you have booked before arriving as there may not be capacity for some activities without booking.

On the day booked visitors can expect:

• Getting here - please follow the instructions for Highfield Campus.
• Parking - parking is available at the Jubilee Car Park located off University Road, post code SO17 1TL. Please utilise any marked bay. Parking is free and does not require a permit. 
• Welcome desk - make sure you head to the welcome desk in building 38 first to check in.
• Staff and students - you will be able to speak to staff and students about your course and student life here.
• Accommodation - the University Residential Services will be available in Building 37 to help with accommodation enquiries.
• Wessex Lane Halls tours - self-guided tours of the halls and examples of different room types will be available.
• 360 degree experience of the city- experience what our vibrant city has to offer by visiting our 360 degree virtual experience room.
• Highfield Campus tours - tours will be run by our current students and will last approximately 30 minutes.
• The Hartley Library - details of this self-guided tour will be available from the library reception desk.
• The Jubilee Sports Centre - details of a self-guided tour of the Jubilee Sports Centre, will be available from the Sports Centre reception desk.
• Food and drink - refreshments and catering will be provided for booked guests who have checked in.

3. Contact Student Finance England

If you have a place through Clearing and Adjustment and haven't applied for finance you will need to do this now. If you have already applied for finance but there have been any changes to your course or university, then you will need to update them. Watch Student Finance England's short video on what you need to know about finance through Clearing and Adjustment:

*Clearing and Adjustment 2018 accommodation is guaranteed for a single occupancy room, and you must apply and accept within the agreed deadlines.