| 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 €25. |
| 1st February (17:15) |
Normal closing date for applications. |
| 6th 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. |
