Your UCAS application did not include a reference If you are applying from a school, college or registered UCAS centre, a teacher or tutor who knows you – your referee – will write your reference before submitting your application. If you are not currently in education and apply independently, you can ask a registered school, college or centre you recently attended, or an employer, if they would be willing to write a reference. Once you have agreement from your referee, add their details to the reference page of your application and UCAS will contact them. This article was published on Monday 20 May 2024