Going to university: a parent's guide

Student can submit their applications to UCAS

DMU Open Day - The best way to experience DMU and everything it offers

UCAS Extra opens, students who have used all five choices and are not holding any offers may be able to add another choice in their application.

DMU Applicant Day - a chance to meet fellow students, learn more about their course, and get a real feel for university life at DMU

DMU accommodation opens for bookings.

UCAS Discovery Event at DMU - explore your options to help you decide on your next steps

DMU Applicant Day - a chance to meet fellow students, learn more about their course, and get a real feel for university life at DMU

Applicants must reply by 6 May if they received all decisions by 31 March otherwise their application will be declined by default. Except for applications in UCAS Extra

Applicants must reply by 3 June if they received all decisions by 13 May otherwise their application will be declined by default. Except for applications in UCAS Extra

DMU Priority Clearing opens. Secure an early Clearing offer ahead of UCAS Clearing opening (date TBC)

Schools and Colleges Open Day at DMU - a chance to explore university life through academic sessions, campus tours, and career advice

DMU Open Day - The best way to experience DMU and everything it offers

UCAS Extra application deadline

UCAS Clearing opens. Applicants can release themselves into Clearing or those who've yet to apply can apply through Clearing

Results day for A-level, BTEC and T-Levels - applicants can accept their offer if they've met their conditions or make a new application via Clearing.

GCSE results day

DMU Graduation ceremonies begin and end on 16 September.

The last date to submit an application for 2026 entry

First week of teaching for 2026/27 academic year

Last date to add a Clearing choice in UCAS for 2026 entry