How to apply

So, you’re ready to apply – what next? Whatever your circumstances, we’re keen to make the application process as simple as possible for you.

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME

Applications for all full-time undergraduate courses at the University of Wolverhampton must be made online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Visit: ucas.com/apply Applications for undergraduate part-time study should be made directly to us at the University of Wolverhampton. Applications can be made online – just visit our website and select the course you’d like to study via our course finder: wlv.ac.uk/courses and click ‘Apply Now’.

INTERNATIONAL

Find information on applying as an international (non-EU) applicant at: wlv.ac.uk/international

APPLYING THROUGH UCAS: KEY DATES

– UCAS start accepting applications for autumn entry in 2022 from mid-September 2021. – The recommended deadline date for submitting your application through UCAS is in January confirmed by

UCAS each year. Applications after this date will only be considered if there are vacancies left on the course you have applied for. – Applications are then accepted up until 30th June 2022 if there are vacancies. After this date, applications are entered into the Clearing process. For more information about when you should make your application, visit:

ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-to-university

REPLYING TO OFFERS THROUGH UCAS

Once you’ve received your welcome letter from UCAS confirming your application, you can track the progress of the application online via UCAS Track at: ucas.com/students/track When the University makes a decision about your application, the details will be shown on UCAS Track – and you will be able to accept or decline your offer. The deadline date for accepting or declining your offers will be displayed in UCAS Track. Reply dates are based on when UCAS receives the last decision from your choices. After your ‘reply by’ date UCAS will automatically decline your offer on your behalf.

SELECTION CRITERIA

As part of the application process, we would normally expect you to provide: – a personal statement: wlv.ac.uk/personalstatement – a reference from a school or college tutor wlv.ac.uk/references – evidence of the qualifications you’ve already gained and/or predicted grades if you’re currently studying.

INTERVIEWS AND PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

For some courses, an interview or portfolio review may be required before we can offer you a place. If you’ve been successfully shortlisted, we’ll contact you directly to arrange an interview or portfolio review. If you can’t attend the date that we offer you, please let us know as soon as possible, and we will offer you an alternative date, although this can’t be guaranteed in all cases.

E:VISION

All applicants are given access to the University’s e:Vision system at: wlv.ac.uk/evision This allows you to access information about your application and perform a variety of essential tasks including tracking and updating the progress of your application, applying for accommodation, enrolling on your course and more.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about the admissions process, contact our Admissions team at: admissions@wlv.ac.uk

By accepting an offer from the University of Wolverhampton, a legal contract is formed between you and the University. The University’s terms and conditions and the course specific information provided at the time of your offer form the basis of this contract. Admissions terms and conditions contain important information you must carefully read before accepting your offer. The University’s Policies and Regulations webpages can be found at: wlv.ac.uk/polsandregs and contain important information about rights and responsibilities, including complaints procedures.