CAO 2023 Timeline: Round Zero Offers
| Offer Date: | 3rd August, 2023 from 10:00 |
| Reply Date: | 9th August, 2023 by 15:00 |
On 3rd August there will be an issue of offers of places which go to certain categories of applicant who are not competing with those awaiting 2023 examination results or who are assessed on other criteria, i.e. graduate entry medicine applicants, additional mature, deferred and Access applicants and applicants presenting QQI FET/FETAC (2002-2023) for consideration for entry to courses with a quota for QQI FET/FETAC applicants may also be included at this stage.
Many courses have an entry route for applicants presenting QQI/FET but do not have a specific quota. These courses will be offering places in Round One.
Upcoming Dates
| 3rd August (10:00) | Round 0 offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicant – applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text |
| 9th August (15:00) | Round 0 acceptances closing date. |
| 25th August | Current year Leaving Certificate results issued |
| 30th August (14:00) | Round 1 offers available from 14:00 online – also issued by e-mail and SMS text. Applicants who have not received an offer will receive a `Statement of Application` e-mail. |
| 31st August (12:00) | Available Place facility opens |
| 5th September (15:00) | Round 1 acceptances closing date. |
| 11th September (14:00) | Round 2 offers available online. |
| 13th September (15:00) | Round 2 acceptances closing date. |
| 19th September (10:00) | Round 3 offers available online – applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text. |
| 21st September (15:00) | Round 3 acceptances closing date. |
| 26th September (10:00) | Round 4 offers available online – applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text. |
| 28th September (15:00) | Round 4 acceptances closing date. |
| 3rd October (10:00) | Round 5 offers available online – applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text. |
| 5th October (15:00) | Round 5 acceptances closing date. |
| TBC | HEIs begin registration |
| TBC | Results of Leaving Certificate appeals released |
| 5th October | Offer Season Ends. |
| 6th November 2023 | CAO application facility opens for 2024 applications |
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