Careers in Nursing and Midwifery

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 Applicant
Application to CAO Closing Date
1 February 2023, 5:00pm
Closing Date
1 February 2023, 5:00pm       
Application for mature applicants assessment text For information on mature applicants assessment tests click here Not applicable
Late Application to CAO Closing Date
1 May 2023, 5:00pm
(see note1&2)
Closing date
1 May 2023, 5:00pm
(see note1)
Change of Mind Beginning of May - 1 July 2023, 5:00pm Beginning of May - 1 July 2023, 5:00pm 
Offers From CAO - early July 2023 FET - Early August 2023
(see note3)
Round 1 - Mid August 2023

Note1Not available for applications to the Adelaide School of Nursing. 
Note2Check closing date for mature application registration on the NMBI website.  
Note33: Further education and trainingFurther Education and Training.

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