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What happens after getting a place?

You've applied successfully and we've made you an offer... So what happens next?

The first thing you need to do to make everything official is accept our offer on UCAS before the deadline provided. You'll need to log in to your UCAS Hub to do this.

Accept your offer on UCAS Hub

Keep an eye on your emails

Once you've accepted our offer, keep an eye on your email inbox. We'll send your full details of what you need to do next.  

Take a tour

If you’re based in the UK you'll be invited to a campus tour especially for students who earned their place through Clearing.

Alternatively, you could familiarise yourself with your new home by taking a virtual tour using our Visit UoY app

Apply for accommodation

We have living options across campus and the city, each supported by our college communities

We even have an accommodation guarantee for students who earned their place through Clearing. So make sure you explore our accommodation options and see if you're eligible for our accommodation guarantee. 

Discover our accommodation

Update your finance details

If you're a new UK (Home) student, you'll need to apply for student finance. If you've applied already, you'll need to log in to your student finance provider to update your course details.

Sign in to student finance (gov.uk)

Prepare for arrival

Our arrivals guide for new UK (Home) undergraduates provides step-by-step information about enrolment, arrivals and more.

New undergraduates guide

International students may need to request a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) before studying with us. Our guide provides information about visas, arrivals and more.

Welcome to York guide

Health and wellbeing

Let us know as soon as possible if you’d benefit from extra support, so we can discuss your requirements.

Our comprehensive network of support services is here to help you make the most of your time at York. We provide tailored help for, among others:

  • mature students
  • students with families
  • student carers and care leavers
  • students with disabilities, long-term conditions or mental health needs.

See York's support, wellbeing and health services

Free online short courses

As an extra treat, we run a short course exclusive to offer holders. It gives a glimpse at what’s in store when you join us.

Discover all our online short courses