This is a timetable of important CAO dates for 2022. CAO may amend these dates so it is important to check back from time to time.
| 5th November (12:00) | CAO online application facility opens |
| 20th January (17:00) | Apply online by this date to avail of the discounted application fee of €30. |
| 1st February (17:00) | Normal closing date for applications. |
| 5th February (12:00) | Online facility to amend course choices becomes available (€10 Fee) |
| 1st March (17:00) | Closing date for amending course choices Closing date for completion of Mature Applicant section of CAO form Closing date for final completion of online HEAR/DARE forms |
| 4th March (12:00) | Late application facility opens. |
| 15th March (17:00) | Latest date for HEAR/DARE supporting documentation to arrive in CAO |
| 1st May (17:00) | Closing date for late applications |
| 5th May (12:00) | Online Change of Mind facility becomes available (Free) |
| Before 15th May | Late Paper Applicants will be sent a Statement of Course Choices (Contact CAO if you do not receive it) |
| Before End of May | Statement of Application Record sent to all applicants (Contact CAO if you do not receive it) |
| 1st July (17:00) | Change of Mind closes |
| Early July | Round A offers for certain categories of applicants (i.e. mature, deferral, etc) |
| 22nd July (17:00) | Exceptional closing date for late applications for those already attending a participating HEI |
| Early August | Round 0 offers for certain categories of applicant |
| Mid-August | Current year Leaving Certificate results issued |
| August – Date TBC | Round 1 offers available HEIs begin registration |
