Application Timeline
2010 - November
2011 - January / February / March / April / May / July / August / September / October
November 2010
| 3rd | 12 noon | CAO online application opens & change of course choices (free) facility opens |
January 2011
| 20th | Before 5:15pm | CAO: Apply online by this date to avail of the discounted application fee of €30. |
| 31st | Before 5:15pm | CAO: Closing date for online change of course choices (free) |
February 2011
| 1st | Before 5:15pm |
CAO: Normal closing date for applications & all restricted programmes. What is a restricted programme? Certain programmes have early assessment procedures, for example, suitability test, portfolio submission, audition / interview. +read more |
| 1st | Before 5:15pm |
CAO: Closing date for HEAR applications. What is HEAR? HEAR is for school leavers from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds +read more |
| 1st | Before 5:15pm |
CAO: Closing date for DARE applications. What is DARE? A supplementary admissions scheme for school leavers with disabilities. +read more |
| 5th | CAO: Online facility to amend course choices becomes available (€10 fee) | |
| 15th | Before | CAO: Statement of course choices sent to all paper applicants. If not received, you must contact CAO immediately. |
March 2011
| 1st | Before 5:15pm | CAO: Closing date for amending course choices. |
| 1st | Before 5:15pm | CAO: HEAR applications: Finalise all elements of your online HEAR application. |
| 3rd | 9:30am - 4:40pm | DIT Portfolio Submission +read more |
| 4th | 9:30am - 4:40pm | DIT Portfolio Submission +read more |
| 25th | Before 5pm | DIT Advanced Entry Closing Date for Restricted Programmes +read more |
April 2011
| 1st | Before 5:15pm | CAO: HEAR Applications: Submit relevant evidence of family circumstances to CAO. |
| 1st | CAO: DARE applications: Submit supporting documentation to CAO. | |
| 29th | Before 5pm |
DIT Advanced Entry Closing Date for Restricted programmes. What is Advanced Entry? +read more What is a restricted programme? Certain programmes have early assessment procedures, for example, suitability test, portfolio submission, audition / interview. +read more |
May 2011
| 1st | Before 5:15pm | CAO: Closing Date for Late Applications |
| 5th | (expected date) | CAO: Online change of mind facility becomes available. |
| 15th | (Before) | CAO: Statement of choice choices sent to all late paper applications. |
| End | (Before) | CAO: Statement of application record sent to all applicants. |
June 2011
| Leaving Certificate Examinations | |
| Late | HEAR Applicants are notified of their screening outcome (eligible / ineligible) +read more |
July 2011
| 1st | Before 5:15pm | CAO: Change of mind closes |
| Early | CAO: Round A offers for certain Non-standard categories of applicant. | |
| 22nd | Before 5:15pm | CAO: Closing date for late applications for those already attending a participating HEI (exception to timetable) |
| HEAR: Request for application recheck +read more |
August 2011
| Early | CAO: Round O Offers for Certain Non-standard Categories of Applicant. | |
| Mid | Leaving Certificate Results Issued | |
| 22nd | (expected date) | CAO: Round 1 Offers |
| 29th | Before 5:15pm | CAO: Round 1 Acceptances (expected date) |
| 31st | CAO: Round 2 Offers (expected date) | |
| HEAR offers made to successful applicants +read more | ||
| HEAR: Applicants accept their HEAR supported place through CAO & Access Service +read more |
September 2011
| Early | HEIs begin registrations | |
| 7th | Before 5:15pm | CAO: Round 2 Acceptances (expected date) |
| HEAR: Attend DIT Orientation programme |
October 2011
| Early | Results of Leaving Certificate appeals released | |
| 19th | 5:15pm | CAO offer season ends. |
