Use the Demo Application facility in the Applicants section of the website to become more familiar with the process before starting an application (www.cao.ie/demo)
Apply online via www.cao.ie
Enter personal details carefully, particularly date of birth and email address.
Once registered on the system, applicants will receive an application number which must be kept safe. This number will be needed for all future correspondence with CAO.
Applicants should check emails regularly for correspondence from CAO and/or the HEIs.
Applicants must remember to place course choices in genuine order of preference.
Applicants must remember to place course choices in genuine order of preference.