Checklist and key dates
There are lots of things to consider before you can enrol at university.
Key UCAS application dates
Here are some key dates worth adding to your diary to ensure you don’t miss any part of the application or enrolment process.
31 January 2024
2024 entry: Equal consideration deadline
28 February 2024
UCAS Extra opens.
6 June 2024
If you receive your last decision on or before 16 May, you must reply by this date, except if you're using UCAS Extra
30 June 2024
Late applications deadline. Application made after
this date will automatically be included in Clearing
4 July 2024
UCAS Extra closes
5 July 2024
Clearing opens
24 July 2024
If you receive your last decision, including UCAS Extra choices on or before 17 July, you must reply by this date
6 August 2024
SQA results day
15 August 2024
A level results day
September 2024 (TBC)
Start of term
Your university checklist
Discover how you can get ready for your new life as a university student and take a look at some of the things to do before you arrive with our handy checklist.
Managing your money
- Bank account
- Finance
- Scholarships
- Planning a budget
- Student discounts
Getting to know us
- Unibuddy
- Facebook groups
- Book event/ virtual event/ webinar
- Explore your course
- Virtual tours
- Your Students' Union
Your offer
- Understanding your offer
- Accept your offer
- Important deadlines
Living and travel
The official stuff
Here to help
- Health and wellbeing
- Additional support
- Getting to know our support services
- Student Engagement Centre
- Success coaches
- International student support
- Course essentials