Deferred Entry Application Form

DEFERRED ENTRY APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

• We recommend using Google Chrome as your browser when making an application. 
• This is a Deferred Entry form only and not a Leave of Absence Form.
• Ongoing students looking to take a year out (Leave of Absence) must contact their relevant College/Department Office and Student Records & Exams Office.

The following is a summary of the procedure to be followed when applying for a CAO deferral:

1. Do NOT accept the CAO offer.
2. Complete and submit the form below immediately but no later than two days before the 'Reply Date' shown on the CAO Offer Notice
3. A non-refundable administrative fee of €25 is required to process your deferral application. 
4. The Admissions Office will communicate the decision to the applicant by email within one week of the application.

The following is a summary of the procedure to be followed when applying for a non-CAO UCCApply deferral:

1. Accept your UCCApply Offer on the UCCApply portal.
2. Complete the online Deferred Entry Request Form
3. A non-refundable administrative fee of €25 is required to process a deferral application.
4. If a deferral is granted, a confirmation email will be sent to the applicant, and a place will be held and re-offered the following year, provided the programme runs the following year.