2023 cycle bulk test data
Due to a technical issue, we are currently unable to include responses to the new Widening Participation
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2023 cycle bulk test data
Due to a technical issue, we are currently unable to include responses to the new Widening Participation
References to be streamlined for the 2024 cycle
Following consultation, the format advisers and independent referees use to input references will be
Next steps: what is the experience of students from a care background in education?
On Thursday 17 November we will be releasing new research around care experienced students.
Record of Prior Acceptance
The Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) for the 2023 cycle is available from today, 2 November.
Data generation required for the HESA statutory returns (Star J)
We are preparing systems for the generation of data for HESA statutory returns (Star J) as follows:
Revoked Covid-19 vaccination requirement for health or social care courses
From 15 March 2022, the UK government revoked the requirement for students engaged in patient-facing
Record of Prior Acceptance
The Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) service for the 2023 cycle is available from 2 November.
Planned maintenance
Planned maintenance is taking place from Thursday 27 October until Sunday 30 October. Please avoid sending
2022 cycle test data – including statutory returns and extra statistical data (Star J/X )
We will be generating extra statistical data (Star X) for all applications in test environments on the
Planned maintenance
The upcoming planned maintenance has been rescheduled to now take place from Thursday 27 October until
2022 cycle test data – including statutory returns and extra statistical data (Star J/X )
We are pleased to announce that UCAS data for HESA statutory returns (Star J transaction) 2022 was successfully
A reminder from the Verification Team
The Verification Team often sees an increase in fraudulent applications towards the end of the cycle.
Contact details reminder
Earlier this year we made some changes to where we hold your Fraud Correspondent contact information,
UCAS announces new appointments to Board and Council
UCAS is delighted to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees, which governs the activities
Join our College & Independent Providers HE Advisory Group
We’re looking for additional representation on the College and Independent Providers HE Advisory Group.
2022 cycle test data – including Star J/X
We are pleased to confirm that UCAS Data for HESA Star J transaction 2022 was successfully generated
Reminder: October 15 Deadline
Please ensure you have set the appropriate ‘Business rule’ which sets the ‘Equal consideration deadline’
Access to key systems
Now students are able to submit their applications to your courses, we advise that you check you have
October 15 Deadline
The October deadline is approaching. Please ensure you have set the appropriate ‘Business rule’ which