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ucas Information for Ex Students Applying to University

The college provides references for ex-students up to 2 years after leaving. After this period, the reference is considered out of date by universities.UCAS deadline for Oxbridge/Medicine/Veterinary/Dentistry – 15th October 2024

UCAS main deadline – 29th January 2025 6pm

Varndean College internal deadline for Oxbridge, Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry – 1st October 2024

Varndean College internal deadline for other applications – 18th December 2024

If your application is completed after 18th December 2024, we cannot guarantee it will be processed by the main UCAS deadline.

Completing the UCAS Application Form

Please follow these instructions very carefully

  • Go to: https://accounts.ucas.com/account/login
  • Select ‘Register’
  • Fill in the ‘REGISTER’ form using a personal email address and click ‘Register’
  • Verify your account (code will be sent to email address) – next
  • Welcome page – ‘let’s go’
  • Where do you Live? Select country, add address – continue
  • More Info About You – add DOB, undergraduate study, select interests, choose year (2025)
  • Connect to your School or College – add Varndean College, consent to share data? ‘YES’ for support during the process
  • Your Interests – add subjects, university, industry options – continue
  • Add your preferences – save
  • ‘Welcome to Your Hub’ – go to my Hub
  • Confirm application for undergraduate courses in 2025 – no changes to year
  • Start Application – select ‘start 2025 application’
  • Are you applying through a college? Select ‘No’
  • Your application will open
  • Under Application Status – if applying through a centre, add Buzzword, click on ‘Add Buzzword’
  • Proceed with linking to centre for application checks and reference
  • Enter buzzword: Varndean2025
  • Confirm Varndean College, Surrenden Road details
  • Select group ‘Ex-Students’
  • College will accept linked applications up to 2 years after leaving

Sending your Completed UCAS Application Form

  • Ensure all sections are saved and marked complete before paying and sending.
  • Paying does not send your application to UCAS immediately – avoid sending close to 6pm on January 29th, 2025. It goes to Varndean College first for checks and reference addition.
  • Submit and pay from 3rd September 2024, and check emails frequently for any required amendments.
  • Once received, Varndean aims to process and send to UCAS within 10 working days. Confirmation email from UCAS will follow. January is extremely busy; ensure submission by 18th December 2024 to meet the January 29th deadline.
Please use the following links to help you with your application.