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Timetable of Events

Please note:
  1. These dates may be amended.
  2. 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