Timetable of Events
Please note:
- These dates may be amended.
- Tests and interviews form part of the entry-requirements for certain courses.
Please consult the literature of the HEI for further information.
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 |
6th 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: Between 13:00, 31 March & 13:00, 24 April |
Mature Nursing registration - Information available at www.nmbi.ie |
Test window: Between 13:00, 3 May & 13:00, 10 May |
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 |
6th July (10:00) | Round A offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicants - applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text |
12th July (15:00) | Round A acceptances closing date. |
22nd July (17:00) | Exceptional closing date for late applications for those already attending a participating HEI |
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 |