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 2021, 5:15pm |
Closing Date
1 February 2021, 5:15pm |
| Application for mature applicants assessment text |
For updates on mature applicants assessment tests 2021 click here |
Not applicable |
| Late Application to CAO |
Closing Date
1 May 2021, 5:15pm
(see note1) |
Closing date
1 May 2021, 5:15pm
(see note2) |
| Change of Mind |
Beginning of May - 1 July 2021, 5:15pm (see note3) |
Beginning of May - 1 July 2021, 5:15pm |
| Offers |
From CAO - early July 2021 |
FET - Early August
(see note4)
Round 1 - Mid August 2021 |
Note1: Not available to those who have not completed the assesment test in the current year and not available for applications to the Adelaide School of Nursing.
Note2: Not available for applications to the Adelaide School of Nursing.
Note3: Not available to mature applicants who have not completed the assessment test in the current year.
Note4: Further Education and Training.