Clearing top tips

Check out our top tips to help you navigate your way through Clearing and find your place at university.

Surrey was incredibly helpful throughout the process. They were the nicest university to call, really friendly and welcoming.

Sophie Aldous, Biomedical engineering BEng (2019 Clearing student)

1. Sign up for Clearing emails

Sign up to clearing updates and enter our prize draw with the chance to win a £100 IKEA voucher to kit out your uni room in time for September.

2. Plan ahead for Clearing

Download our Clearing planner to read our top tips and to note down all the important information you need for results day.

Download our Clearing planner (PDF)

3. Attend our Clearing Workshop

Date: Wednesday 10 August 2022
Time: 6pm
Location: Online

Get ahead and prepare for Clearing. We are here to help and support you. Register for our online workshop to have your questions answered.

4. Hear from previous Clearing students

If your first choice doesn’t work out, Clearing gives you the chance to find your perfect course. James shares his journey through Clearing and his tips to help you through it.

James’ story | Clearing 2022 | University of Surrey

Blog post: Get prepared for results day

Students recall their experiences on results day, planning for university, student life and what it’s like to study here at Surrey.

Instagram Live: Lucy’s Clearing story

Clearing student Lucy shares her experience of applying to Surrey.

5. Follow us on Instagram

Discover what student life on like at Surrey from our students’ perspective. Look out for our Clearing updates and Instagram Lives.

On results day, I called Surrey and was delighted that they accepted me – I couldn’t have been any happier! Since then, Surrey has surpassed my expectations – I’ve made so many new friends.

Edwin Lau, Chemical Engineering BEng (2019 Clearing student)

Swimmer doing front crawl in the Olympic-sized pool at Surrey Sports Park

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