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✓ CAO Mature Applicant Checklist
1. Check Application Requirements
Confirm with the Admissions Office of your chosen institution whether you need to apply through CAO or directly.
Contact details: www.cao.ie/hei
Read the CAO Handbook: www.cao.ie/handbook
Visit HEI websites and prospectuses for entry requirements and course details.
2. Create CAO Application
Complete your online application at www.cao.ie/apply
Register before 1 February at 5 pm to avoid restrictions.
3. Select Relevant Qualifications and Assessment Categories
In the CAO form, select all applicable qualification categories (e.g., Mature Applicant, Leaving Certificate, QQI FET/FETAC, Higher Education, etc.).
You may select multiple categories if relevant.
4. Enter Course Choices
Enter course choices before 1 February at 5 pm.
List courses in genuine order of preference.
For restrictions: www.cao.ie/restrictions For changing choices: www.cao.ie/com
5. Complete Mature Applicant Section
Log in to your CAO account via ‘My Application’
Complete the Mature Applicant section before 1 March at 5 pm.
Help available at: www.cao.ie/mature
6. Provide Qualification Evidence
Submit evidence of listed qualifications within 10 days of applying or by 10 February at 5 pm.
Do not list qualifications without providing evidence.
You may upload or post your documents to CAO. Do not do both. For upload instructions go to www.cao.ie/upload or for instructions on posting your documents go to www.cao.ie/post
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7. Evidence of English Language Competency (if applicable)
If English is not your first language, provide evidence of English language competency.
Contact the Admissions Office of the institution for specific requirements. Contact details: www.cao.ie/hei
8. Exceptions for Specific Courses
Mature applicants to nursing/midwifery, primary teaching, and graduate-entry courses are not required to complete sections 1–11 of the Mature Applicant form.
If applying for other courses, you may need to complete the Mature Applicant sections for those.