Who should tick category 6?
If you have attended a higher education institution at any time, anywhere, for any period of time, you should select this category. This category must be selected regardless of whether you passed or failed or did not take examinations. Failure to disclose the appropriate information may result in the cancellation of your application. Checks are made to ensure that this information has not been omitted.
Next Steps/Supporting Documents
- If you have completed a course you must supply a copy of an academic transcript.
- If you have withdrawn from a course before completing it you should supply a certificate of attendance showing the relevant dates of entry and withdrawal.
- If you are still attending an institution of higher education, give full details (on the online form) stating institution(s) attended, course(s) taken, dates of attendance, current status and results obtained (at time of application). Supply copies of examination results received to date (if any). You do not need to supply the documentation mentioned in points 1 and 2 above.
What is the deadline for submitting my documents?
You are advised to supply supporting documents to CAO as soon as possible. In respect of examinations already taken, evidence should be sent to CAO within 10 days of registering with CAO. Evidence of the results of examinations which are being taken in the current year must be sent to CAO as soon as they are available, and must be with CAO a minimum of 12 days before the relevant offer round.
How will my qualifications be assessed?
Third Level Higher Education qualifications are assessed directly by the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). You will need to check with individual HEI Admissions Offices for information on how qualifications will be assessed. You will find HEI contact details at CAO HEI contact information.