For the most up-to-date list of key CAO dates please visit the CAO website at https://www.cao.ie/?page=timetableevents&bb=importantdates
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Key Dates for CAO |
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| 4th 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 (17:00) | Normal closing date for applications. |
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3rd 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) |
| 25th February | HPAT Test - Undergraduate Entry to Medicine |
| 1st March (17:15) | Closing date for amending course choices |
| Closing date for final completion of online HEAR/DARE forms | |
| 4th March | MSAP Test - For mature applicants to certain courses in UCD, UCC, UL and NUI Galway |
| 25th March | GAMSAT Test - Graduate Entry to Medicine |
| 1st April (17:15) | Latest date for HEAR/DARE supporting documentation to arrive in CAO |
| Week beginning 20th April | 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 |
| (Contact CAO if you do not receive it) | |
| 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 |
| 21st August | Round 1 offers available from 06:00 online - also issued by post, e-mail and SMS text. |
| Applicants who have not received an offer will receive a Statement of Application Record | |
| 28th August | Round 1 Acceptances closing date (17:15). |
| Acknowledgement of Acceptances posted within 3 working days. | |
| 31st August | Round 2 offers available from 06:00 online. |
| Early September | HEIs begin registration |
| 6th September | Round 2 Acceptances closing date (17:15). |
| Acknowledgement of Acceptances posted within 3 working days. | |
| Early October | Results of Leaving Certificate appeals released |
| 18th October (17:15) | Offer Season Ends. |
Have a question about CAO?
- Diarmuid Cahill
- School Liaison Officer
