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How do I request a reference?
If you would like your reference to be written by a registered school, college or other organisation, go to the 'Options' section and click 'Ask a registered school, college or organisation to write your reference only'.
If your referee is not at a registered centre, enter their contact details in the reference section, click save and then click 'Ask referee to complete reference' at the bottom of the page. We'll send them an email containing login details so that they can enter the reference for you.
Find out more about entering a reference
Applying as an individual
- I'm locked out of Apply. What can I do?
- Who should write my reference?
- I am a mature student. Who can provide a reference for me?
- How do I request a reference?
- My referee did not receive an email after I submitted the request. What should I do?
- How will I know when my referee has completed my reference?
- I want to change my referee - how do I do this?
- How do I pay?
- How do I send my application to UCAS?