Deferred entry guide

If you wish to change the start date of your course, you can submit a formal request to defer your admission to myapplication@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Deferral requests are considered on a case-by-case basis following the guidance outlined in the Admissions Policy. There is no guarantee that a request will be granted. 

Deferred entry requests will only be considered for those seeking admission to the year immediately following the admissions cycle initially applied for.

If your request is unsuccessful you may be required to withdraw your application and reapply in the year prior to your intended year of entry.

If you request is successful:

• you must meet your offer conditions within the cycle in which you applied
• any offer of accommodation may be rescinded and you may have to reapply in the year prior to entry
• any University scholarship awarded to you may be rescinded and you may have to reapply in the year prior to entry

If you have been classed as Overseas for fee purposes, you will be required to make a pre-payment to secure your offer of a place. Failure to submit the pre-payment will be taken as an indication that you no longer wish to take up the offer of a place to study at the University and your offer of a place will be rescinded.

All candidates holding an offer for deferred admission will be required to reconfirm their intention to start their studies. This confirmation will be requested in December prior to the year of entry.