For Guidance Counsellors and Parents/Guardians
Below is some helpful information for Guidance Counsellors and Parents/Guardians so you can best advise your student/child as they make their CAO College choices.
***SAVE THE DATE***
Join us for our Virtual Open Day
Virtual Open Day for this academic year is scheuled for Friday 22nd october 2021
For more on these, check back on Open Day and Events and our social media platforms
Request a School Talk
We are happy to arrange a visit to your school at a date/time that suits best. A School Talk presentation takes approximately 40 minutes and offers an overview of the courses available as well as some additonal infomation on what students can expect when they choose St. Angela's College. Scheduling School Talks involves a co-ordinated effort whereby we endeavour to visit other schools in the area/en-route also.
To scheule a School Talk, please contact our Student Recruitment Officer, Seán Kelly by email skelly@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
Book a Campus Visit
We are delighted to open the College once again for Campus Visits. Campus Visits must be booked in advance and can only take place Monday-Friday. Groups will be limited, masks must be worn and contact tracing will be in place.
Please schedule a date and time for a Campus Visit by emailing Seán Kelly skelly@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
Contact Admissions
For any CAO related queries, please email admissions@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
Important CAO Dates
| 5th November (12:00) | CAO online application facility opens. CAO Change of Course choices facility opens |
| 20th January (17:15) | Apply online by this date to avail of the discounted application fee of €30. |
| 1st February (17:15) | 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) |
| 1st March (17:15) | 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 |
| 5th March (12:00) | Late application facility opens. |
| 15th March (17:15) | Latest date for HEAR/DARE supporting documentation to arrive in CAO |
| 1st May (17:15) | 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 (17:15) | Change of Mind closes |
| 22nd July (17:15) | Exceptional closing date for late applications for those already attending a participating HEI |
| 8th August (10:00) | Round 0 offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicant - applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text |
| 13th August (15:00) | Round 0 acceptances closing date. |
| 7th September | Current year Leaving Certificate results issued |
| 11th September (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 | Available Place facility opens |
| 16th September (15:00) | Round 1 acceptances closing date. |
| 23rd September (10:00) | Round 2 offers available online. |
| 25th September (12:00) | Round 2 acceptances closing date. |
| TBC | HEIs begin registration |
| TBC | Results of Leaving Certificate appeals released |
| 1st October (10:00) | Round 3 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text. |
| 6th October (15:00) | Round 3 acceptances closing date. |
| 8th October (10:00) | Round 4 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text. |
| 13th October (15:00) | Round 4 acceptances closing date. |
| TBC | Round 5 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text. |
| TBC | Round 5 acceptances closing date. |
| TBC | Offer Season Ends. |
FAQ's for Guidance Counsellors and Parents/Guardians
Who do I contact about scheduling a School Talk or attending a Career Fair at my school?
Please contact our Student Recruitment Officer:
Seán Kelly
E: skelly@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
Who do I contact to order more Prospectuses?
Please contact our Student Recruitment Officer:
Seán Kelly
E: skelly@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
When is the next Open Day?
Virtual Open Day is scheduled for Friday 22nd October 2021
More details will be available HERE
I have a CAO query, who can assist me?
Please contact our Admissions Officer
Sinéad O'Doherty
E: admissions@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
What were the CAO Points for 2020?
- AS110 General Nursing: 419*
- AS130 Intellectual Disability Nursing: 336*
- AS054 Home Economics: 408
- AS051 Nutrition, Food and Business Management: 328
- AS001 Home Economics and Biology Teacher Education: 510
- AS002 Home Economics and Religious Education Teacher Education: 441*
- AS003 Home Economics and Irish: 440*
What are the Course Fees for St. Angela's College?
Please see our Student Fees Information 2022-2023 page
My Students have questions about Accommocation in Sligo. Who can they contact?
Please see our Accommodation section of the wesite.
