Here is every important date in the CAO calendar along with important links, reminders and information about fees ...

Every year some students miss out on round-one offers due to errors, omissions or failure to spot an important message ...

Students are being urged to consider the full array of options available to them ahead of the upcoming deadline for CAO applications. Anyone applying to the CAO should do so before 5 p.m. on 1 ...

CAO applicants who have been impacted by Storm Éowyn have been given an extra five days to complete their application for a college place. Applications are due in this coming Saturday 1 February at ...

Over 86,000 Leaving Cert students are receiving their first round of CAO offers this afternoon, with offers released just after 2pm, and students will be scrambling to find out if they were offered a ...

Aspiring students looking to further their education in 2025 can now officially submit their applications through the Central Applications Office (CAO). With the application window open, this is a ...

CAO's change of mind facility allows applicants to revise their course choices, to add, remove, or reorder courses The CAO change of mind facility opened on May 6. Applicants can change their college ...

As more tools go digital, it’s worth taking time to explore the Central Applications Office website for everything you need to know about college applications and choosing the right course for you Go ...

CAO application process for 2026: Your guide to what to do, the pitfalls to avoid, and a list of the Key Dates ...

Announcing the extension for those affected by Storm Éowyn, CAO head of communications Eileen Keleghan said: 'We encourage all those who are in a position to apply to do so without delay'. The ...