Thank you for applying to Kingston University

• Confirmation email: You will receive a confirmation email from the university acknowledging receipt of your application.
• UCAS Hub: If you applied through UCAS (the central application system for UK universities), you will be able to track your application status on UCAS Hub.

• Initial review: The university's admissions team will review your application to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
• Detailed evaluation: Where applicable your personal statement, references, and qualifications (such as A-levels or equivalent) will be assessed.
• Interviews or additional requirements: Some courses, particularly competitive or specialized programs (like nursing, education, pharmacy, or art), may require you to attend an interview, take an entrance exam, or submit a portfolio of work.

There are 2 types of offers that you might receive: 

• Conditional offer: You need to meet specific conditions, such as achieving certain grades in your exams and possibly English language if you require a visa to study in the UK, to secure your place.
• Unconditional offer: You've met all the entry requirements, and the place is guaranteed without further conditions.

If applying through UCAS, universities can respond by set deadlines:

• Response time: Universities must reply to your application by certain UCAS deadlines, usually around March to May, depending on when you applied.

Once you've received all your offers, you'll need to reply:

• Firm acceptance: Your first choice of university.
• Insurance acceptance: A backup choice in case you don't meet the conditions of your firm offer.
• Declining offers: You must decline any other offers you don't want to accept.
• Making your decision: Be sure to make your Firm and Insurance choices in good time as advised by UCAS, otherwise they may decline all your offer by default.

If you've received a conditional offer, you'll need to wait for your exam results (A-levels, BTEC's, T-Level, IB, or other qualifications). If you meet the required grades, your offer will become unconditional.

When results are released (usually in mid–August for A-levels), you'll find out if you've met the conditions of your offer:

• If you meet the conditions: Your place is confirmed. You'll be informed via UCAS Track and directly by the university.
• If you miss the conditions: You may be accepted onto your firm choice or offered a different course. Alternatively you could go through Clearing to find a new course with available spaces.
• If you exceed expectations: You can enter Clearing to explore other universities that may have higher requirements than your original offer.

Once your place is confirmed, you'll need to arrange: 

• Accommodation: Apply for university halls or private accommodation if you haven't already or plan to stay at home
• Student loans and financial aid: Finalise student finance arrangements (such as tuition fee loans, maintenance loans, or scholarships). 

May 2025: Student finance deadline! 

May 2025 is the deadline for new full-time undergraduate students to apply for your student finance to make sure you get your money sorted before the start of your course. Remember you don't need a confirmed place at university to make your application! To find out more, visit www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance.

• Induction and Welcome Week: Universities often send pre–arrival information, including details about induction programs, enrolment procedures, and welcome events.
• Course preparation: Some universities provide reading lists or preparatory materials before the term starts.

• Official enrolment: Once you arrive at the university, you will officially enrol, attend orientation, and begin your academic journey.