Need to know

H O W T O APPLY

To ensure your application process runs smoothly we have put together this simple, step-by-step guide to help you.

1. Choose your University and course

March – November 2020 Do as much research as possible – search for courses on UCAS, send off for prospectuses, check online, look at course entry requirements and attend Higher Education Fairs and Open Days.

2. Apply online through UCAS

September 2020 onwards Ready to apply? Then go to www.ucas.com and choose up to five universities or courses. If you need any assistance completing your application form visit:

unibeds.info/Apply_21

3. Receive your decisions

January 2021 onwards You may receive Unconditional offers if you have already met the criteria for your chosen course, or Conditional offers (on the condition that you meet the criteria required) from the universities that you have applied to. The earlier you send in your applications, the more likely it is that you will receive your decisions earlier.

4. Sort out your finances

March 2021 onwards There is a lot of financial support available so don’t delay making your application at: www.gov.uk/student-finance. For information on the generous financial support we offer at Bedfordshire see page 26 or visit: unibeds.info/Finance_21

5. Choose your final two universities

April – June 2021 Now it’s time to make your firm and insurance choice – your firm choice should be the institution where you want to go, and your insurance choice is your second choice, in case you do not meet the requirements set by your firm choice.

6. Apply for accommodation

April – August 2021 Once you have decided which university you want to go to, you can apply for a place in student halls or private housing. At Bedfordshire we guarantee a place in our student accommodation for all first year students. For more information see page 27 or visit:

unibeds.info/Accom_21

7. Exam results

July – August 2021 Time to receive your exam results to see if your place has been confirmed by your firm choice (if you have met all the conditions set by this choice), or insurance choice, via UCAS Track online. If you haven’t met all of the conditions of your firm or insurance choice, don’t worry as there are other options available through Clearing. Call our Admissions team for advice on:

+44 (0)300 3300 073

8. Arriving at university

September 2021 Once you have secured your place, you can begin planning for the exciting, new, life-changing experience of starting university. You’ll need to consider finance and accommodation if you haven’t done so already, plus aspects such as travel, books, bedding, and most importantly your induction and registration dates. Universities should send you all of this information as soon as your place has been confirmed.