Congratulations on your offer
Now that you’ve received your offer from us, you’re one step closer to joining University of West of Scotland (UWS) this September!
If you have made your decision about joining us but have not yet replied, then here is a reminder of important dates by which you should reply.
If you have not yet made your decision, or would like more information, then why not join us at one of our summer open days where there are dedicated offer-holder sessions.
You can also browse down this page to find out more about life at UWS through our blogs, learn about some of our inspiring student stories, find out about support available, or chat with our students through Unibuddy or contact us directly.
Summer Open Days
Our summer open days are a great opportunity to find out more about life at UWS. Our Summer Open Days at Lanarkshire, Paisley and Ayr start at 11:00am but at each of these three events we have a dedicated offer-holder welcome starting at 10.15am. This offer-holder welcome will provide you with all the info you need to know ahead of joining us this September. Offer-holders can also claim a travel contribution for attending these events, and a form to claim this will be issued to you as part of our post-event communication.
Summer Open Days and DatesCampus visits
We'd love to meet you at one of our organised campus visits. This is a great opportunity to find out more about life at UWS and take a tour to see for yourself our campuses in Ayr, Lanarkshire and Paisley.
Clearing Offer-holder events
Have you applied to study at UWS Paisley Campus via clearing? This session is a great opportunity to find out more about life at UWS and how we will support you during your university journey.
Next steps
Important dates
- If you receive your last decision on or before 14 May 2025, your reply date is 5 June 2025 (except if you're using Extra to find a place)
- If you receive your last decision on or before 17 July 2025, your reply date is 23 July 2025 (including Extra choices)
For more information relating to replying to your offer you can visit UCAS which has helpful guides.
Understanding your offer
Click your offer type below for more insight on what it means and what you need to do next to reply.
Unconditional Offer
Congratulations! This means you've already met the entry requirements, and you’ve found your place at UWS!
All you need to do now is accept your offer and you’ll be a UWS student in September.
Depending on your course, you may still need to get a PVG check or provide proof of your results. Check your offer for these details.
Conditional
Congratulations! We’re excited to give you an offer of study, and there are some conditions you have to meet to get your place at UWS confirmed.
For most people, this means waiting for results day in summer to see if your exam results meet the conditions. They could be a combination of grades, scores or subjects. Your offer will provide all of the relevant details.
Replying to your offer
Depending on how you have applied, there are two ways to respond to your offer.
UCAS
Once you have received decisions from all of your chosen universities, UCAS will alert you that it is time to respond to your offers.
If you have received an unconditional offer from us, and accept as your firm choice, then congratulations - you're in!
Those holding conditional offers are advised to make two choices: 'Firm' and 'Insurance', the insurance choice university usually has lower entry criteria than the firm choice, so that if you do not meet the conditions of the offer for your firm choice, you may still meet those of your insurance and secure a place at university.
You'll then need to decline any other offers you have received.
Direct
If you have applied to us directly, then you will need to respond to your offer via our application portal.
Explore our blogs
Our blogs explore a range of aspects of studying at UWS and give you a real flavour of the University. Check them out ahead of September and get excited for your #LifeAtUWS. There’s a handy offer-holder checklist, along with a further selection of blogs highlighted below.
Find out more
Explore the blog to hear from our inspiring community of students and staff as they share their stories across a range of aspects concerning their life at UWS. From places to eat to things to do outwith your studies, you'll find all the information here.
More from the UWS blogInspiring journeys at UWS
Find out how our students found their place at UWS
Support for you
Across our four campuses in the West of Scotland - in Paisley, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and Ayr - and our campus in London enjoy access to a wide range of social, leisure and academic facilities to make the most of your time at UWS
How else can we support?
Our friendly team are here to support you with any questions you might need answered. We also have a number of students who can give first-hand experience of what it is like to study at UWS.
Email: ask@uws.ac.uk
Phone: 0800 027 1000 (UK) /
+44 (0) 141 849 4101 (out-with UK)
