Clearing choices
The last date for applicants to add a Clearing choice is Tuesday 17 October with Wednesday 18 October
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Clearing choices
The last date for applicants to add a Clearing choice is Tuesday 17 October with Wednesday 18 October
Data for HESA Statutory Return - an update
Please see the following dates for the HEP1 and HEP2 test environments.
MCDS service launch
The modernised contextual data service (MCDS) will launch for 2024 cycle from 12 October.
Record of Prior Acceptance (RPAs)
The final deadline for submitting all RPAs is Monday 16 October but we advise submitting them by Friday
XML-Link and risks of not migrating
It is imperative that should you need to, you have either migrated over to XML-Link already, or you have
Weblink ODL reports
We’re aware there are currently several issues with the ODL reports in weblink, which we are working
Data for HESA Statutory Return - an update
HEP1 test environment: closure of 2023 cycle and generation of HESA statutory return data (Star J)
Clearing choices
The last date for applicants to add a Clearing choice is Tuesday 17 October with Wednesday 18 October
Record of Prior Acceptance (RPAs)
If you are submitting RPAs in bulk via the spreadsheet, we strongly encourage you to complete this by
UCAS Chair announces Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications, as UCAS Chief Executive
Dr Jo Saxton, the current Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications is to join UCAS as its new Chief Executive.
Highest number ever of students accepted through Clearing
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college through Clearing, new
Application deadline 2023 cycle
As referenced in the bulletin last week, the deadline for applications to UCAS for the 2023 cycle is
Reject by Default (RBD) deadline
The Reject by Default (RBD) deadline for confirmation decisions is 6pm on Thursday 14 September.
Key upcoming dates
6 September - Deadlines for meeting academic conditions and release into Clearing is today:
Withdrawal of deferred entry applications
We will be extending the change to our business process to support applicants with a live deferred application
2024 cycle contextual data update
In addition to information provided throughout the application process, we offer providers a contextual
Reject by Default (RBD) deadline
The Reject by Default (RBD) deadline for confirmation decisions is 6pm on Thursday 14 September.
Planned maintenance
Planned maintenance is taking place at various times between Thursday 31 and Sunday 2 September.
Upcoming key dates for the 2023 cycle
6 September - Deadlines for meeting academic conditions and release into Clearing