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Results Day Guide

Supporting You

We know that results day can be a busy time, so to answer any questions you may have about what to do next, we have pulled together a simple guide to navigating the day. Whatever happens on the day, the University of Lincoln is here to help.

If you know your predicted grades, we may be able to make you a provisional Clearing offer before results day based on your predicted grades. Call our Clearing hotline on 0808 164 4444 for advice.

Preparing for Results Day

Plan for different outcomes

Do your research on different options

Check where and when to get your results

Have important phone numbers prepared

Be ready with your UCAS ID number

Get support from family and friends

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Understanding Your Applications Status

It is important to familiarise yourself with different application statuses ready for result day. This will help you understand your position in the UCAS application process and enable you make decisions about what you want to do.

Confirmed

Congratulations, you have achieved the conditions of your offer and you have been accepted! Your insurance choice has automatically been declined so just keep an eye out for details about your next steps.

Waiting for Confirmation

If you are awaiting confirmation, this mean that UCAS is waiting to know if you've met the conditions of your offer and have been accepted. It can take up to 24 hours for your application to be updated. You may need to send details of your results if asked for them.

Entered into Clearing

This can be because you’ve declined your existing offers or haven’t met the conditions of your firm and insurance choices. You can now start to look for Clearing places and begin to contact them directly to see if they have a place available for you.

Clearing

Clearing is a great opportunity to secure a place at Lincoln on your dream course. Take a look at our Clearing webpage to find out more about the process, search our course vacancies, and learn about your next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I defer my place to next year?

You have decided that you would like to defer your place to next year, you will need to contact your us directly to see if this is possible. 

Our Admissions Team can be contacted by calling +44 01522 437530.

I would like to decline my place, how do I do this?

If you have decided that you do not wish to go to university in this cycle and are holding an unconditional place as your firm choice you will be able to use the, 'Decline Your Place', option to withdraw from your offers. Remember, this cannot be undone.

I would still like to come to Lincoln, but to study a difference course. Is this possible?

If you would like to study a different course to what you have an offer for with us, then give us a call to discuss your options.

Our Admissions Team can be contacted on +44 01522 437530 

I have decided I would like to go to my insurance choice instead, how can I do this?

If you have decided you would like to go to your insurance choice instead, you will need to contact them to check availability.