The UCAS deadline for submitting your application is not far away! If you're gearing up to submit yours - or if you already have - there are a few important dates after submission that you need to be aware of. And guess what, we're here to help!

Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines

The deadline for submitting most UCAS applications is not far away! There, we thought we'd get that out of the way right from the start. It sounds like it's far away but you'll be surprised how fast it will sneak up.

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If you're applying to uni, you should be well aware that the deadline for submitting your application to UCAS is 15 January 2021.

If you've not submitted your UCAS application yet then don't worry, we've got loads of information on things like choosing the right course, how to register on UCAS, and writing your personal statement to help you meet the UCAS deadline and to avoid panicking on 14 January because you've left things to the last minute.

after the UCAS deadline

Once you've submitted your application, it's the waiting game. Be aware that there are some dates you should keep in mind that relate to any offers you might receive from your chosen unis.

UCAS key dates
Date	Action
25 February 2021	UCAS Extra opens! Find out more in our 52 Things article.
5 May 2021	If you receive all your uni/college decisions by 31 March 2021, you must reply to any offers by today, otherwise they'll be declined (except if you have a postal address outside the EU, or are using Extra to find a place).
6 May 2021	If you applied by 15 January and you’re still awaiting a decision from one of your choices, unis/colleges have until today to decide whether they’re making you an offer. Any choices that are still outstanding by tomorrow will be made unsuccessful.
3 June 2021	If you receive all your uni/college decisions by 6 May 2021, you must reply to any offers by today, otherwise they'll be declined (this includes applicants with a postal address outside the EU, but not applicants using Extra to find a place).
17 June 2021	If you receive all your uni/college decisions by 3 June 2021, you must reply to any offers by today (except if you are using Extra to find a place), otherwise they’ll be declined.
30 June 2021	You can still apply with up to five choices on your UCAS Undergraduate application form until 18:00 (UK time) today. After this time, you will automatically be entered into Clearing.
4 July 2021	Today is the last date that an applicant can add an Extra choice in Track on a UCAS Undergraduate application for 2021 entry.
5 July 2021	Clearing opens! find out more in our 52 Things ultimate guide to Clearing.

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14 Dec, 2020

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