The below table includes a list of all key dates and deadlines for CAO applications.
Please note:
- These dates may be amended at any times. Please visit www.cao.ie for the most up-to-date dates and deadlines.
- Tests and interviews form part of the entry-requirements for certain courses. Please consult individual course pages for more information.
DATE |
ACTIVITY |
| 6th November (12:00) | CAO online application facility opens. CAO Change of Course choices facility opens |
| 20th January (17:15) | Apply online by this date to avail of the discounted application fee of €30. |
| 1st February (17:15) | Normal closing date for applications. |
| 5th February (12:00) | Online facility to amend course choices becomes available (€10 Fee) |
| Before 15th February | Paper Applicants will be sent a Statement of Course Choices (Contact CAO if you do not receive it) |
| Between 2nd February and 22nd February | Registration for Mature Nursing Test (PAS) |
| 1st March (17:15) | Closing date for amending course choices Closing date for final completion of online HEAR/DARE forms |
| 5th March (12:00) | Late application facility opens. |
| 1st April (17:15) | Latest date for HEAR/DARE supporting documentation to arrive in CAO |
| TBC |
Mature Nursing Test (PAS) |
| 1st May (17:15) | Closing date for late applications |
| 5th May (12:00) | Online Change of Mind facility becomes available (Free) |
| Before 15th May |
Late Paper Applicants will be sent a Statement of Course Choices |
| Before End of May | Statement of Application Record sent to all applicants (Contact CAO if you do not receive it) |
| 1st July (17:15) | Change of Mind closes |
| Early July | Round A offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicants - applicants receive an offer by post, by e-mail and SMS text |
| 22nd July (17:15) | Exceptional closing date for late applications for those already attending a participating HEI |
| Early August | Round 0 offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicant - applicants receive an offer by post, by e-mail and SMS text |
| Mid-August | Current year Leaving Certificate results issued |
| 20th August |
Round 1 offers available from 06:00 online - also issued by post, e-mail and SMS text. |
| 24th August | Round 1 Acceptances closing date (17:15). |
| 29th August | Round 2 offers available from 10:00 online. |
| 31st August | Round 2 Acceptances closing date (17:15). |
| Early September | DkIT begins registration |
| Early October | Results of Leaving Certificate appeals released |
| 17th October (17:15) | Offer Season Ends. |
Full details can be viewed on the CAO Website by clicking below:
Visit CAO Website
For other questions, please contact:
DkIT Admissions Office