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CAO
Toggle CAO Schedule 2022
CAO | CENTRAL APPLICATIONS OFFICE | CYCLE 2022
5th November 2021 (12:00) CAO online application facility opens. CAO Change of Course choices facility opens
20th January 2022 (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)
Before 15th February Paper Applicants will be sent a Statement of Course Choices
(Contact CAO if you do not receive it)
Test Window:
1st March (17:00) Closing date for amending course choices
Closing date for completion of mature section of application form
Closing date for final completion of online HEAR/DARE forms
Test Window:
5th 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
TBC (10:00) Round A offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicants - applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text
TBC (15:00) Round A acceptances closing date.
22nd July (17:00) Exceptional closing date for late applications for those already attending a participating HEI
TBC (10:00) Round 0 offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicant - applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text
TBC (15:00) Round 0 acceptances closing date.
TBC Current year Leaving Certificate results issued
TBC (14:00) Round 1 offers available from 14:00 online - also issued by e-mail and SMS text.
Applicants who have not received an offer will receive a `Statement of Application` e-mail.
TBC (12:00) Available Place facility opens
TBC (15:00) Round 1 acceptances closing date.
TBC (10:00) Round 2 offers available online.
TBC (15:00) Round 2 acceptances closing date.
TBC (10:00) Round 3 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text.
TBC (15:00) Round 3 acceptances closing date.
TBC (10:00) Round 4 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text.
TBC (15:00) Round 4 acceptances closing date.
TBC (10:00) Round 5 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text.
TBC (15:00) Round 5 acceptances closing date.
TBC HEIs begin registration
TBC Results of Leaving Certificate appeals released
TBC Offer Season Ends.
The CAO application process
The CAO application process is set out in the video below:
CAO | Open Choice
We know that making a final decision on the list of level 8 degree choices can be quite a challenge. We have therefore broadened the first year entry on many of our degrees in order to open up progression options to our students. This means that many first year students can spend the first few weeks of semester one sampling subjects or pathways within their degree before deciding on their options.
Entrance Scholarship Award
Entrance Scholarships are automatically awarded to incoming first year students who have obtained 575 points or more in the Leaving Certificate (from six subjects in one sitting).
The €1,000 award is for one academic year following admission to the University, payable in two instalments – one in November and one in February (subject to the Entrance Scholar remaining in good standing with the University).
For students presenting GCE A Levels the awards are based on achieving points from three/four subjects in GCE A levels.
No application required.
Bachelor of Music Entrance Scholarship
Entrance Scholarship for MH103 Bachelor of Music
Our Entrance Scholarship for one entrant to MH103 Music is awarded in September. The top scoring applicant, based on the MH103 remote assessment, is offered the scholarship of €1,000. The successful applicant is informed when they receive their offer for MH103 through the CAO.
Electronic Engineering Mathematics Exam
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING MATHS ENTRY EXAM
This provides prospective Maynooth University engineering students with a chance to secure the required H4 (previously HC3) in Leaving Certificate Mathematics in order to meet the basic entry requirement for qualification to our Engineering degree (MH304). The exam is based on the content covered by Paper One of the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mathematics syllabus and consists of one exam lasting two hours.
We also run a free preparatory course in advance of the Engineering Mathematics Exam.
All students registered for the Maths Entrance Exam will be automatically enrolled in this optional course.
Students attaining the H4 (60% or higher) standard in the examination will be deemed to have met the mathematics entry requirement to the degree.
Mature students at Maynooth
Click for the latest updates about Mature Student application to study at MU.
Click for more mature student Launchpad and orientation information.
The Mature Student Office (which is part of the Access Office) are committed to supporting the learning experience of Maynooth's mature students. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact them.
Entry Requirements Poster | Leaving Certificate Points 2021
Deferral Applicants
Advice from some of our students
CAO Available Places
Available Places courses:
Some courses become available for new applicants to the CAO after the issuing of Round 1 offers.
Please apply via Available Places on the CAO. This is the link to the Available Places page.
If you would like further information or clarification, don't hesitate to contact us here in Admissions.
CAO Statement of Application Record
Before the end of May, you should have received a Statement of Application Record from the CAO. This final acknowledgement is designed by the CAO to enable you to verify that all information has been recorded completely and correctly. You must read the statement and follow the instructions carefully, and contact CAO if anything is incorrect or omitted.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Guidance
Read the very latest MU updates.
The country is currently implementing a phased re-opening of society as Covid-19 vaccination rates continue to climb. In line with the Government’s plan, which deems higher education an “essential” sector, Maynooth University is preparing for a return to campus with additional public health precautions in place.
Your CAO 2022 Application | Data Protection
Maynooth University aims to ensure the security and privacy of an applicant’s personal data by preventing the release of any details relating to a CAO applicant to any unauthorised person.
All enquiries about an applicant’s course choice/offer can only be discussed with the applicant. If a third party is enquiring on behalf of an applicant, the applicant must be present and give full permission (by phone/email etc.) to Maynooth University’s Admissions Office to discuss his/her course choices/results/offers with the third party. In all cases, the applicant will be required to confirm he/she is the applicant in question. Each applicant will be asked to confirm the following:
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CAO number
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Full Name
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Full Address
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Date of Birth
If I receive a CAO offer, what happens next?
This is an outline of the next steps for those offered a place on a Level 8 degree at Maynooth University via the CAO (and who wish to accept the offer):
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Follow the offer and acceptance procedure as set out by the CAO:
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Applicants who receive an offer of a level 8 degree at MU will receive an information pack in the post in the days following receipt of their CAO offer. This pack includes a letter detailing all the steps you need to take in terms of registration and orientation and a range of information leaflets. The contents of the pack are available to view below:
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Read the contents of the letter included in the pack carefully. This letter is double-sided and contains information about the orientation, registration and fee-paying processes.
First year undergraduates are expected to start formal lectures on the 27th September. Some orientation activities are planned for the week of the 20th.
If you have questions - please channel them as follows - most are available on webchat (and/or the usual communication channels):
Start to find your way around the Maynooth University campus!
Welcome Week | Orientation and Registration Information
The Student Engagement Officer and the Student Records Office take over from the Admissions Office team for orientation and registration. All applicants who are offered a place at MU receive a welcome pack in the post including a letter which details the processes and dates involved.
The Records Office send an email with details about the registration process.
Click here to see what happens next.
Transport links to Maynooth
The University is typically very well served during term time by a number of daily private bus services.
Dublin Bus services run year-round.
Click here for details of transport options.