Clearing Visits - Frequently Asked Questions

 The Clearing Visit will be an opportunity for you to:

• Meet with an academic member of staff in your chosen department
• Discuss any queries you may have with representatives from the following Teams:
  • Student Recruitment and Widening Participation
  • Accommodation
  • Student Support
• Go on a Campus Tour with a Student Ambassador or member of staff (lasts approximately 60 minutes).

We suggest you allocate at least three hours for your visit so that you can meet with staff from your department, discuss your options and take a tour of the campus.

The Clearing Visit will run as follows:

From 12:00 onwards: Arrival and Registration in the Arts Centre

• Opportunity to speak with:
  • Student Recruitment & Widening Participation Team
  • Student Support
  • Accommodation
  • Student Ambassadors
• Opportunity to have tea/coffee/lunch in the Arts Centre

1:00: Welcome Talk and Accommodation Talk

13:30: Clearing Offer holders/prospective clearing visitors and accompanying guests to meet academic staff in the Arts Centre.

13:40: Academic staff to take all visitors to destination departments.

14:30: Return to the Arts Centre.

14:30: Opportunity to speak with:

• • Student Recruitment & Widening Participation Team
  • Student Support Team
  • Accommodation Team
  • Student Ambassadors
• Opportunity to have tea/coffee/snack in the Arts Centre
• Campus Tour (led by Student Ambassadors or member of staff).
• Accommodation Tour (led by Student Ambassadors or member of staff)

The meeting point for our Clearing Visits is based in Aberystwyth Arts Centre. We would recommend you use the following postcode if using a satnav: SY23 3DE. 

The Arts Centre is in the middle of the Aberystwyth University campus. To get to us turn off from the main road (Penglais Hill) and onto the campus. You will see the main University reception on your left, then follow the main route onto the campus. You will see the Hugh Owen Library on your left and the ‘Bell Tower’ up ahead. Keep following the road along, turn left at the mini-roundabout, and follow the road up a small hill to the visitor’s car park which is on your left. You’ll be able to see the Arts Centre ahead of you at the very end of the road. Parking is free. 

Yes, there will be free parking available for you. 

When you approach Aberystwyth by road, you will see signs directing you to Aberystwyth University; these will lead you to Penglais Campus. Look out for the bright yellow square signs containing a picture of a mortarboard (academic cap). This will take you to the reception area on campus.

Car Parking is available free of charge behind the Arts Centre.  See car park P13 & P14 on page 1 of this map.

There are regular train services to Aberystwyth. Please refer to the National Rail Enquiries web site for train times and route options. Aberystwyth Railway Station is situated in the town centre, adjacent to the Bus Station and Taxi rank.

Once at the station take a taxi to Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Penglais Campus.  

As a Clearing Visitor you can claim up to a maximum of £65.00 based on the distance of a one-way journey between your home postcode and a specified university postcode. The online expenses claim form will be shared with you following your visit.

We are delighted to offer one free nights' accommodation for you (the applicant) and one parent/guardian, at our accommodation in Fferm Penglais, for the nights of Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2025.

You are welcome to book additional guests and/or nights charged at £48.00 +VAT per person, per night.

For more information, please download the following form and return to conferences@aber.ac.uk: 

Clearing Accommodation Booking Form - 2025

Yes! As part of your Clearing Visit, we will make arrangements for you to meet an academic from your chosen department to give you the opportunity to discuss the course and see the department.

If you can't make it or wish to cancel your Clearing Visit Day, please let us know via email: clearing@aber.ac.uk

However, all is not lost, as you still have the opportunity to visit us for a Campus Tour the following week between Monday 18 August and Friday 22 August. To book a suitable time and date, please go to our website Clearing Campus Tours.

This is a walking tour around Penglais Campus, and you will have the opportunity to see inside the following facilities: 

• Hugh Owen Library
• Iris De Freitas Study Space, Hugh Owen Building
  
• Arts Centre
• Sport Centre
• Various Accommodation options

The Campus Tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and is a great opportunity for you to get a feel for the University location and surrounding area. 

The Campus Tours will be led by one of our trained Student Ambassadors or member of staff. This would be the perfect opportunity for you to ask questions about the course(s) they are studying, what it’s like to be a student in Aberystwyth, what the town is like and much more. 

The Campus Tour is a walking tour and the campus itself is located on a hill so we would advise all attendees to bring suitable footwear and be prepared for all weather. 

We will be able to take you to see a variety of our ‘on campus’ accommodation. 

Yes, you’ll be able to see our on-campus sports facilities and inside the Sport Centre. Not all sports facilities are on Campus but, to see our variety of off campus facilities take a look here: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/sportscentre/facilities/