Key dates for CAO application process
If you are interested in applying to the CAO to study nursing or midwifery, you need to be sure you are aware of the various deadlines for the application process.
The dates are shown in the table below.
| |
Mature Applicant |
Standard Applicant |
| Application to CAO |
Closing Date
1 February 2020, 5:15pm |
Closing Date
1 February 2020, 5:15pm |
| Application to PAS |
3 February - 21 February 2020, 3pm |
Not applicable |
| Invitation to test - time and venue |
Check your message board on www.PublicJobs.ie by 27 March 2020 |
Not applicable |
| Test |
Early to Mid - April (this will be confirmed on your message board as above) |
Not applicable
|
| Late Application |
Closing Date
1 May 2020, 5:15pm
(see note1) |
Closing date
1 May 2020, 5:15pm
(see note2) |
| Change of Mind |
Beginning of May - 1 July 2020, 5:15pm (see note3) |
Beginning of May - 1 July 2020, 5:15pm |
| Results of Test |
Check your message board on www.PublicJobs.ie in early June 2020 |
Not applicable |
| Offers |
From CAO - early July 2020 |
QQI FET - Early August
Round 1 - Mid August 2020 |
Note1: those who have not sat the test in the current tear will not be considered for mature entry route.
Note2: Not available for applications to the Adelaide School of Nursing.
Note3: Not available to mature applicants who have not sat the assessment test in the current year.