CAO Updates

Statement of Application Process
The expected date for commencement of the Statement of Application emails is Wednesday, 7 May (subject to change) for those presenting Leaving Certificate qualifications. Those presenting other qualifications will receive emails in the following weeks (e.g. QQI FET applicants will receive emails on 14 May, etc.). Emails will be sent to the email account applicants supplied on their CAO application. Applicants who have opted to receive text messages will be sent a notification by text to the mobile phone number supplied on their CAO application. Students are reminded of the importance of following the instructions in this email and at www.cao.ie/soar
A video guide explaining the Statement of Application process can be viewed here: www.cao.ie/video

Change of Mind Deadline/Order of Preference
The CAO Change of Mind facility will open on Tuesday, 6 May at noon and closes on 1 July at 5pm. An ‘Order of Preference’ infographic can be found here: www.cao.ie/preference

2025 Offers and Acceptances Schedule
The 2025 Offers and Acceptances schedule can now be viewed in the Important Dates section of www.cao.ie
Round One offers will issue on 27 August from 2pm.

CAO Virtual Information Evening for Students and Parents
The CAO Virtual Information Evening for Students and Parents will take place on 16 October at 6pm. Registration for this event will open 1 October at www.cao.ie/webinar and spaces are limited.
A recording of this event will also be made available in the days following the event from the same link.