Clearing - University of Chichester

What is Clearing?

Another way into university

Clearing happens every year to help students find the right university for the upcoming September.

It might be right for you if:

You're applying after 2 July 2026.
You didn’t get or accept any offers.
You are unsure you will meet the condition of your offer(s).
You did not get the grades you hoped for on Results Day.
You haven't been accepted by your Firm or Insurance choices.
You’ve changed your mind about your course or university.

Clearing

Learn more about what Clearing is and what it means for you.

Applying through Clearing

Choose the option that best describes you

I'll find out my grades on results day

I have my grades already

When can I apply?

Apply through Clearing on results day

When you receive your grades on Results Day in August, you can apply for the course you're interested in studying.

As soon as you have your results, call our Clearing hotline, where our team will be able to check your qualifications and take you through the application process.

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How can I prepare for results day?

Your Clearing checklist

Whether you're unsure you'll achieve the grades you are hoping for or you'd simply like to change where and what you're studying in September, here's how you can prepare:

Research the course you want to apply for
Explore our accommodation
Know your UCAS ID number
Be ready to calculate your UCAS tariff points

Search our courses

Explore accommodation

When can I apply?

Apply from 2 July

If you have completed your qualifications and already have your grades, you can apply as soon as Clearing opens on 2 July. Our Admissions team are here to help you through the next steps.

You can either:

Call our Clearing hotline and apply over the phone.
Email our admissions team to apply.

Advice for parents and supporters

Understand what Clearing means

Results Day

On Results Day, your child can check their UCAS Hub to see if they've been accepted by their Firm (first choice) university.
If not, their Insurance (second choice) may still offer a confirmed place.
If your child is unsuccessful with both their Firm and Insurance choice universities, they’ll automatically enter Clearing and can explore other options right away.
If your child plans to live away from home, they can then confirm their accommodation.
In the weeks that follow, the institution will be in touch to confirm start dates, timetables and any other joining instructions.
Thousands of students apply through Clearing each year, and our staff are there to guide your child through it and put them at ease.

Key things to know

Your child will need to call the universities they are interested in, as their application details can only be discussed with them. You could offer to listen to the call, so you can take notes to ensure no information is missed.
Your child will need their UCAS ID number as well as their GCSE grades and A-level/BTEC/other alternative results.
If your child is holding an offer at another university and wishes to change, they will need to self-release themselves into Clearing and submit the new offer and accept it from the university they have changed to. Only do this once the offer has been confirmed by the new university. Your child can do all of this via their UCAS Hub account.

Top tips

Talk through what to expect on Results Day and the options available if results don’t go as planned.
Reassure your child that as long as they have done their best, then no matter the outcome you are still proud of them.
Encourage them to write down questions to ask about courses and the university.
Don’t rush! Give them time to think about their options, to reduce any stress or anxiety.
Have university phone numbers ready in advance of Results Day.
Explore university websites and social media to get a feel for each place.

If you think there is any more information that would be useful, please email studyhere@chi.ac.uk.

Preparing for September

Ensure you have everything ready for when you start

Fees and finance

Clearing and student finance

What you need to know about student finance and Clearing

International applicants

If you are applying from outside the UK, you can find everything you need to know about fees and funding on our International Fees and Finance pages.

I've applied elsewhere but now I want to change universities, do I need to update my student finance application?

Do I need to wait for an offer to apply for student finance?

I haven't applied for student finance yet, how do I get started?

Tuition Fee Loan

Eligible students are able to get a Tuition Fee Loan from the government, which helps to pay the course fee. This is available to students studying an undergraduate degree or Foundation Degree.

You can request a loan which covers the whole of the fee or just part of the fee. You will need to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan each year of your course.

The Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly from the Student Loans Company to the University.

Maintenance Loan

It is also possible to get a maintenance loan which helps with the cost of living (e.g. rent, food, course materials, etc). How much you can get depends on your circumstances (e.g. household income) and whether you choose to live in the parental home.

Students from lower income households receive more financial support. You can get an idea of how much support is available to you using the student finance calculator.

The maintenance loan is paid to the student in three instalments in the academic year:

September: about a week after registering on your course
January: when you return from the Christmas / winter holiday
April: when you return from the Easter / spring holiday

You can find out more about student finance on our Funding and Advice page.

I have other questions about student finance

Quick links

See our fees and finance pages for more information

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Funding and advice

Additional costs

How to pay

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Subject specific funding

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International fees, aid and scholarships

Gifted Athlete Support Programme

Useful to know

Helpful insights at a glance

How can I make sure I get everything I am entitled to?

Familiarise yourself with the funding which is available to students
Check that you are getting the maximum level of funding available to you (or email studentmoney@chi.ac.uk)
If you need or want to supplement your income with part-time employment, our Careers & Employability Service may be able to help you find work.
If you have children or a disability, claim benefits during your study.
Open student bank accounts with overdrafts if you are starting a full-time undergraduate course. These can be a useful resource but it is important to remember that this is a way of borrowing money from a bank and you will need to pay it back (usually after you finish the course).
For students who are experiencing financial difficulty, the University has a Support Fund and an emergency loan facility. Please see the information on our Money advice: money worries help page for more information on these and how to apply.

When is Student Finance paid?

When will I receive my support package or bursary?

When do I pay for University accommodation?

When do I pay for private rented accommodation?

How do I budget my money?

Student life

Life at university

Experience an exciting student life beyond your studies

We understand that you aren't just here for a degree, and that life outside of study is just as important.

It’s easy to immerse yourself in exciting opportunities and experiences at university, across Chichester, Bognor Regis, and along the South Coast.

Clubs and societies

There are over 40 student-led groups that offer you a fantastic way of making new friends with people with similar interests and passions.

Clubs and societies include:

Inclusive sport teams
LGBTQ+ society
Esports society
Environmental society
and many more!

Summer Ball

Our incredible Students' Union host a festival-style Summer Ball each year.

Clubs and Societies

What club and society will you be joining?

Welcome Week

Relive the highlights of Welcome Week with students making new friends, exploring new societies at the Freshers Fair and blowing off some steam at the Students Union!

Our annual Welcome Week introduces you to student life with a schedule of exciting and friendly events during your first week at university.

Take part in inductions
Meet your lecturers
Settle into your accommodation
Meet new people
Explore the Freshers Fair

Sport and fitness

Whether you want to improve your health and wellbeing, enjoy social activity with friends, or represent your University, we have everything you need to enjoy your sport experience.

Facilities include:

Multi-court AstroTurf pitch
Outdoor and indoor pitches
Climbing walls
Fitness suite
Sports laboratories

Sports facilities

Professor Mike Lauder guides you through our excellent range os sport and fitness facilities on our historic Bishop Otter campus.

Music, Art and Culture

Student performance at professional venue

You can take advantage of local and University events and opportunities throughout your studies.

Close to Chichester Festival Theatre
Explore the historic Chichester Cathedral
Plenty of local galleries and museums
See amazing shows from our Dance and Conservatoire students
Hear from expert guest speakers

Living here

Our location

Get to know the local area

We know that choosing a university is a big decision, and you need to love where you live and study.

So below is our quick guide to the local area; the beautiful city, rolling countryside and stunning beaches.

Top things to do in Chichester

Chichester is a thriving city full of everything you would expect from city life.

It has everything you need – a cinema, bowling alley, park, shopping, theatre, bars and restaurants.

We are also lucky to be close to areas of outstanding natural beauty, including the South Downs National Park and our blue flag beach at West Wittering.

Top things to do in Bognor Regis

This famous seaside destination has a high street just a short walk from the beach front, with shops, pubs and restaurants.

Fancy a day at the beach? Bognor Regis has a sand and shingle beach which is 915 steps from the campus.

Other attractions include crazy golf, Picturedrome cinema, sailing, scuba diving, the BASE skatepark, local theatres and a nightclub on the pier.

Commuting to university

Being a commuter

Understand your options as a commuting student

You may prefer to or need to commute to university rather than stay in student accommodation.

With excellent public transport links, student parking rates, and on-campus bike storage, we welcome those commuting through a variety of means.

The Be You Podcast - Commuting to University

Hear from Matt as he reveals his experiences about commuting to university.

Cycling to university

Approximately 160 covered cycle spaces at the Bishop Otter campus in Chichester and 90 covered spaces at Bognor Regis.
No charge for cycles parked in these spaces.
Secure storage compounds at both campuses.
Free access to secure storage compounds on both campuses with your campus card.

Subsidised bus travel for students

Bus stops at both campuses.
Subsidised travel on applicable Stagecoach buses.
Travelling by bus helps reduce local congestion and air pollution.

Parking your car on campus

Students who live outside the exclusion zone (1.5 miles radius from their main campus) will be eligible to park on campus.

Parking currently costs £1.45 per day for students, with income going towards the implementation of the University's Sustainable travel plan.

See more about parking

Learn more about commuting to our campuses

You can find out more about travelling to either of our campuses on our How to Find Us page.

Support, health and wellbeing

Supporting our students

Listening, advising and offering a range of professional services

The University of Chichester has an outstanding reputation for student satisfaction and retention, and one of the key underlying factors is the excellence of our support services.

As a student, you could benefit from specific types of support, such as:

Helping to sort out your finances
Understand your future career options
Managing a disability
Looking after your health
Getting through a tough period
Planning your future

Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

Hear more about how our student support team can help you

Careers and Employability Support

Our friendly and professional team of career experts are here to help you plan your future.

Find out more

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Health and Wellbeing

Explore our advice and see the professional services you can access throughout your studies.

Find out more

Disability, Learning Difficulties and Medical Conditions

Hear how those with particular needs can access support throughout your time with us.

Find out more

International Student Support

The International Student Advisory Service are here to support our international students throughout their studies.

Find out more

Care Leavers

Find out about our Care Leavers Package and download our Care Leavers Guide.

Find out more

Chaplaincy

Learn more about the Chaplaincy, available to students of all faiths and none.

Find out more

Visit us

VIP Campus Tours

Our campus tours are led by our fantastic student ambassadors and allow you to see our beautiful campuses at your own pace.

You can:

Explore our campuses
Speak to our lecturers
Learn more about our facilities
Book a time that suits you
Get a feel for the University

Book a campus tour