Clearing Offer Holder Hub
Congratulations on your offer!
What's next?
Now that you've received your verbal offer (woo hoo!) you can make your application to the University. There are two methods for this, depending on whether you've already made an application through UCAS this year (to any university), or if you've not applied through UCAS at all.
I've received a verbal offer - I'm a UCAS applicant
To complete your application through UCAS, you will need to add us as a clearing choice.
Our institution code is S03 and you'll find your course code in your offer email.
Once you've submitted your application, it will be processed within three working days of receipt.
I've received a verbal offer - I've not made a UCAS application this year
To complete your application direct to the University, you will need to use our applicant portal.
The email you received confirming your clearing offer has information on how to do this, and you can watch the video below for a step-by-step guide.
Please allow up to five working days for your application to be processed.
What are the next steps?
Applying at this time of year means that you might have to organise your accommodation, student finance and support, and other activities a bit more quickly than other applicants. Please don’t worry, we’re here with you every step of the way, and we hope you'll be able to find all the information you need on this page.
Take a look at some other ways we can support you below. If you still have questions, please get in touch using the contact details at the bottom of this page.
Countdown to September
Once you've read through the information on this page, you can start getting ready to join us on campus. Our Countdown to September webpage has everything you’ll need to know to prepare to start your studies.
You’ll find information on the link below about student support and wellbeing, suggested activities from your tutors to help you prepare for your studies, and hints and tips from current students on how to settle into life on campus.
Attend our Clearing Visit Day
Join us for our on-campus Clearing Visit Day on Saturday 17 August from 9:30 until 15:00.
Not only will you have the opportunity to visit the campus, you can take a campus tour, speak to current Salford students and attend our information sessions.
To secure your place, click the book now link below.
Key Dates
When can you expect to hear from us?
| 19 August | We’ll start sending out Registration emails this week so keep an eye on your inbox. |
| Early September | We'll send you information about your timetable. |
| 2 September | Most student accommodation tenancies start this week. You'll usually need to book an arrival slot in advance. Your accommodation provider will be in touch with you directly to tell you what you need to do. |
| 9-15 September | Welcome and Induction Week - there will be a variety of welcome activities taking place to welcome you to the university, along with course induction activities introducing you to your course. |
| 16 September | Teaching starts! |
Explore your chosen course
You've chosen a course and received an offer to study with us - great! Now explore your subject in more detail by selecting one of the following options.
Your accommodation
Living in student accommodation is a great way to get settled into university life, meet new people and immerse yourself in the student experience.
In partnership with Campus Living Villages (CLV), we offer two accommodation villages exclusively for University of Salford students: Peel Park Quarter and John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts. Rooms are priced from £118 to £158 per week at John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts, and from £157.41 to £185.54 per week at Peel Park Quarter.
If you’re interested in a room at one of these halls of residence, please call our Clearing Support Team on 0161 295 5880.
Please note that availability is not guaranteed, but if we can’t offer you a room in Peel Park Quarter or John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts, we’ll talk you through the other local accommodation options available to you.
In the meantime, you can read more about the accommodation available near the university on our webpage.
Commuting
Many of our students choose to commute to the University and with a range of onsite parking and excellent public transport links to each of our campuses – Peel Park, Frederick Road and MediaCity – commuting here couldn’t be easier. We also have several common rooms on campus which have been designed to meet the needs of a commuter student, whether it’s a place to relax in between lectures, grab some food or socialise.
If you live close enough to campus that you’re planning on travelling in, click the link below to learn more about commuting and watch the video below to find out how our student Rachael finds her daily journey to campus.
Finance and funding
Student finance
If you have already applied for your tuition fee and/or maintenance loan, it’s a really simple process to inform the Student Loans Company that you’re coming to Salford. As long as you haven’t registered at another university, you can log into the Student Finance portal and change the institution to the University of Salford. You can find out more guidance on gov.uk's guidance for students going through Clearing. If you’re a part-time applicant, you will need to contact the relevant funding body directly, rather than using the portal.
If you haven’t applied for your tuition fee and maintenance loans yet, please do this as soon as possible so your funding is in place before you start your studies. Both loans are provided by the Student Loans Company and applications are made to Student Finance England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
If you have any questions or need some help, please contact us on enquiries@salford.ac.uk.
Inspire Support Scheme
The Inspire support scheme gives all new undergraduate students £150 credit to spend in a dedicated online store if they are starting a foundation year or year one of an undergraduate degree that is based at the University. Through the online store, you’ll be able to buy learning resources, such as textbooks, electronics or stationery, to help give you the best possible start to your studies here at Salford.
The scheme will run annually, so you’ll receive £150 of credit for each year of your undergraduate degree if you’re based on campus. If you’re from a low-income background, living in an area where participation with higher education is low, you may also be eligible to receive an additional £350 of credits, bringing the total to £500 each year – this will be based on your personal circumstances and is assessed once you register as a student here in September.
Once you have registered as a student at the University of Salford, you will automatically be given access to your Inspire account. For more information on the scheme and the products you can buy, please visit the Inspire website. You can also see the full terms and conditions and some frequently asked questions on the website.
Wellbeing and Support
We understand that starting university is an exciting yet stressful time. At the University of Salford, there is support available to you whenever you need it through our dedicated student support service, askUS.
askUS have a range of support services in place, including disability and learner support, wellbeing and counselling, and diversity and faith. The team can also advise you on a variety of areas, from finance to accommodation to employment and more.
If you need support, it’s really important to let us know as soon as possible so that we can help you – to speak to a member of the team for more information, please contact askUS on +44 (0)161 295 0023.
We also have a peer support service called Rafiki, which is led by our students who are here to listen and guide you should you experience any problems while studying at the University.
Students can also find support from Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity. See their 'transitions' resource to help guide you through the process of moving and settling into life at university.
A Tale of Two Cities
University life isn't just about lectures and labs - the city you live in also shapes how you learn and the person you become.
Salford is part of Greater Manchester, a thriving, diverse city-region in the north-west of England. Our main campus is just 2km from Manchester city centre, so our students get to enjoy the history, culture, bars, and restaurants of two fantastic cities.
Take a tour in the video below - from our university to Manchester city centre and beyond - discovering all the best spots our neighbourhood has to offer along the way.
Contact us
If you have any more questions, please fill in the form below and we’ll direct your query to the most appropriate team.
You can also contact us by calling +44 0161 295 4545 or emailing enquiries@salford.ac.uk.
Useful links
- Our FAQs provide up-to-date information on fees and funding, accommodation, campus life and more.
- Your Countdown to September page has everything you need to know before you start in September, from receiving your results to arriving and settling in.
- Join our Official Facebook group to find and chat with your future course and flatmates.
- Follow us onTikTok and Instagram for the latest news from our campus.