Instructions for posting supporting documentation
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You MUST supply to CAO certificates for all qualifications which you
mention on your application form.
- Certificates should show dates, subjects and results and the exam board logo must be visible.
- They should NOT be originals (except for Graduate Medicine where original transcripts of results for all years are required); they should be A4 photocopies. (CAO will not return original documents.)
- Supporting documents sent by fax or e-mail will NOT be accepted.
- All documents must be clearly marked with your name and CAO Application Number. Number and date the top of each page.
- A certified English translation is required in the case of qualifications not issued originally in English.
- Every time you post something to CAO you should have a Certificate of Posting verified at a Post Office. Please do not register your post; a Certificate of Posting will suffice.
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All documents must be sent to CAO (see postal address below).
Do NOT send anything to the individual HEIs unless requested specifically to do so. -
Please send documents to the following address:
Central Applications Office,
Tower House,
Eglinton Street,
Galway,
H91 X25V
Rep. of Ireland. - Applicants wishing to receive an acknowledgement of receipt of their postal documents must include a stamped self-addressed postcard.
- Read "Supporting Documents" section of the CAO Handbook for further information.
- Failure to comply with these instructions may result in an extra fee and the consequent delay may seriously hinder the processing of your application.