If you no longer want to go to your firm choice, you can use the ‘decline your place’ button in your application.
- From 5 July, if you are holding a firm unconditional place, you can release yourself into Clearing, by using the ‘decline your place’ button in your application. This is available until 2 September 2022.
- You should only use this button if you no longer wish to take up your place at your firm choice, and you have spoken to your university or college and/or an adviser at your school/centre.
- If you want to remain at the same university or college, but swap your course, you must to speak to your university or college in the first instance. This is because using the button in your application will mean any arrangements you have made for accommodation or scholarships will also be cancelled.
- If you use the button and complete the steps, your place will be declined and your contract with the university or college will be cancelled and you will lose your place – therefore, only use this button if you are sure you no longer want your place.
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Frequently asked questions
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I declined my place by accident – what should I do?
You need to phone the university or college as soon as possible – unfortunately your place may have been offered to another applicant.
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Will I lose my insurance place if I decline my firm place?
Yes, by declining your firm place, you’ll enter Clearing, and you can apply to a uni or college with vacancies.
If you want to go to your insurance place, you should phone them to see if they will accept you before declining your firm place.
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Can I decline my place if it is still 'conditional firm'?
No. You’ll need to wait for the uni or college to update your offer, to either unconditional or unsuccessful.
They may still be considering you, even if you didn’t get the required grades, so contact them to find out more.
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I’ve added a course in Clearing but cannot decline this – why?
You need to wait for that uni or college to either accept you in Clearing (Clearing Accept), so you can then decline this offer, or they can make you unsuccessful — and you can then use Clearing again.
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I’ve accepted an unconditional course change offer – can I decline this?
Yes, you can decline this by clicking the ‘decline my place’ button.and following the steps.
