The CAO Information Evening for Students & Parents is taking place on Tuesday, 17 January at 6.30pm.
Registration is now open at www.cao.ie/webinar
CAO Information Evening
Please note that spaces for the live online event are limited however, a recording will be available from noon on the 20 January at www.cao.ie/webinar for those who are unable to attend the live event.
The event will consist of a presentation on the CAO application process, advice on choosing courses, and supports for parents/guardians. There will also be a live Q&A with representatives of a number of the Higher Education Institutions.
CAO Important Dates
| 4th November 2022 (12:00) | CAO online application facility opens. CAO Change of Course choices facility opens |
| 20th January 2023 (17:00) | Apply online by this date to avail of the discounted application fee of €30. |
| 1st February (17:00) | Normal closing date for applications. |
| 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) |
| Test Window: 17th-20th February |
HPAT Test – Undergraduate Entry to Medicine |
| Test centre sitting: 25th February |
HPAT Test – Undergraduate Entry to Medicine |
| 1st March (17:00) | Closing date for amending course choices Closing date for completion of mature section of application form Closing date for final completion of online HEAR/DARE forms |
| March 2023 | MSAP exam – For mature applicants to certain courses in UCD, UCC, UL and NUI Galway |
| 4th March (12:00) | Late application facility opens. |
| 15th March (17:00) | Latest date for HEAR/DARE supporting documentation to arrive in CAO |
| Test window: 18th-22nd March |
GAMSAT Test – Graduate Entry to Medicine |
| Registration window: TBC |
Mature Nursing Test – register for the tests at www.nmbi.ie |
| Test window: TBC |
Mature Nursing Test |
| 1st May (17:00) | 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 (17:00) | Change of Mind closes |
| TBC | Round A offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicants – applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text |
| TBC | Round A acceptances closing date. |
| 22nd July (17:00) | Exceptional closing date for late applications for those already attending a participating HEI |
| TBC | Round 0 offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicant – applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text |
| TBC | Round 0 acceptances closing date. |
| TBC | Current year Leaving Certificate results issued |
| TBC | 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. |
| TBC | Available Place facility opens |
| TBC | Round 1 acceptances closing date. |
| TBC | Round 2 offers available online. |
| TBC | Round 2 acceptances closing date. |
| TBC | Round 3 offers available online – applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text. |
| TBC | Round 3 acceptances closing date. |
| TBC | Round 4 offers available online – applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text. |
| TBC | Round 4 acceptances closing date. |
| TBC | Round 5 offers available online – applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text. |
| TBC | Round 5 acceptances closing date. |
| TBC | HEIs begin registration |
| TBC | Results of Leaving Certificate appeals released |
| TBC | Offer Season Ends. |
| 6th November 2023 | CAO application facility opens for 2024 applications |
Comments