A DEDICATED team from the University of Cumbria is helping future students to secure a place as part of the clearing process.

The team has produced a downloadable guide as well as setting up a clearing hotline.

Academic lecturers will also be part of the team discussing the application process, entry requirements, course details and any other queries from those seeking information and support.

University of Cumbria’s admissions manager Sharon Blaylock has been involved in admissions at the institution for over 20 years.

She said: “Our admissions team is here and ready to talk, either right now or throughout clearing. We are here to help anyone who may be asking themselves if university is right for them and if it is right at this particular time.

“They’ll want to know what we have to offer, what measures we’re putting in place for the new year, and what support we can offer in the months and years ahead.

“Whilst the pandemic has many re-considering their future plans and opportunities, we are still here ready to support our students and to let them know that if they stay focused and stick with us, they can go far.

“By having those conversations with us, we can provide support at every step along the way and we will look forward to welcoming you in September.”

The academic year in September 2020 will start as planned, for all new and continuing students, with the university adopting a blended learning approach, using a mixture of online learning and face-to-face sessions as appropriate and where it is safe to do so on campus.

Outreach officer Matthew Rayson, who is co-ordinating the university’s clearing 2020 team, said: “We’ve got a team of more than 60 colleagues who are working together to ensure that everyone who contacts us receives personalised support and we are able to assist them in making the choice that is right for them, allowing them to progress on the next step in their journey.”

For more information call the clearing hotline on 0808 178 7373 or visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/clearing.