Qualification reform FAQs
In the run-up to Confirmation and Clearing, we’ve been receiving some queries about qualification reform.
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Qualification reform FAQs
In the run-up to Confirmation and Clearing, we’ve been receiving some queries about qualification reform.
Withdrawal of funding for Supporting Professionalism in Admissions (SPA) programme
As part of our annual planning and budgeting exercise, the UCAS Board has taken the difficult decision
Technology Group – invitation for new members
The UCAS Technology Group is looking for up to three new members.
Upholding the embargo agreement
We’ve been receiving requests for guidance on upholding the embargo, when an applicant is taking an embargoed
Results embargo downloadable calendar (iCal) amendment
Unfortunately, the date for the end of the embargo period was incorrectly displaying in our results embargo
Setting AS12 contact infomation
You can set an email or URL for your 'Addressee for AS12 replies' contact details in web-link – this
Choosing your Confirmation letter
As we draw closer to Confirmation, please ensure you have selected the correct AS12 letter type to be
Additional GCSE, AS, and A level grounds for appeal announced by Ofqual
New grounds for appeal come into effect this summer.
Reminder: Submitting Records of Prior Acceptance (RPAs) in web-link
RPAs must be submitted in web-link.
Technical support email decommissioned: 30 June
From 30 June, we’re no longer using the technical support email address (hepservicedesk@ucas.ac.uk).
New guide: Top three risks associated with the new UCAS Tariff
Read our guide to help you prepare for the new UCAS Tariff.
New UCAS Chief Executive starts work
The newly appointed Chief Executive of UCAS, Clare Marchant, today (Monday, 3 July) started work in her
Spot the star
Did you know? We use the star icon to denote new items in this bulletin, to make it easier for you to
Reminder: Release into Clearing
The 'Release into Clearing' procedure can be used in exceptional cases.
Reminder: Applying after 30 June 2017
The deadline to submit a UCAS Undergraduate application with choices is 18:00 on 30 June.
Adding keywords to courses
You can add keywords to 2017 courses in Course Collect, allowing your courses to be returned from a wider
Planned maintenance: 23 – 25 June
Details of planned maintenance from Friday 23 June until Sunday 25 June.
Applying after 30 June 2017
The deadline to submit a UCAS Undergraduate application with choices is 18:00 on 30 June.
Submitting Records of Prior Acceptance (RPAs) in web-link
RPAs must be submitted in web-link. Before completing an RPA, please check web-link to find out if the
Final reminder: results embargo agreement
The ABL embargo agreement must be returned to us by Friday 23 June.