This presentation has been prepared by the Central Applications Office (CAO) to assist parents and guardians supporting a student in their undergraduate application to Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

The CAO is responsible for processing applications and recording acceptances for HEIs, but all decisions on admissions are made by the individual institutions and not by CAO.

Students must carefully read the CAO Handbook, available at www.cao.ie/handbook, which contains information on all of the courses, restrictions, deadlines, fees and application guidelines. A personalised version of the handbook is also available.

All students should also seek the advice of their school guidance counsellor before completing their CAO application.