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FURTHER INFORMATION / CAO HANDBOOK 2026
ONLINE APPLICANT CHECKLIST
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Before Applying
I have read the CAO Handbook.
I have researched the courses that I am interested in applying for.
I am familiar with the minimum entry requirements for each course and any restrictions that apply.
The Application
I have obtained the online receipt of my application and have saved it for future reference.
I have checked the email sent to me by CAO (on receipt of my online application) for any errors or omissions,
and I have verified my email address using the verification code provided by CAO.
I have checked the email sent to me by CAO after entering my course choices to make sure that all of my
courses are correct and in my order of preference.
I have included all examination details, including current year exams, and have checked that they are correct.
I have checked any subsequent correspondence received from CAO.
For applicants who must send supporting documents as part of their application:
I have read the Qualifications and Assessments section that is relevant to me and the inside back cover of the
CAO Handbook which provides instructions for submitting supporting documents to CAO.
I intend to get a Certificate of Posting when I post the envelope containing my supporting documents to CAO.
After the Normal Application Closing Date
I have received my Statement of Application Record email (sent to all applicants before the end of May).
I have notified CAO of any errors or omissions in my CAO account within 7 days of receiving the Statement
email.
I have made changes to my course choices (if any) via the Change of Mind facility before 1 July at 5pm.
I have taken note of any restrictions to the introduction of courses after the 1 February deadline.
The Offer Rounds
I have checked my email account and the My Application facility to find out if I have received an offer.
I have received my offer notification OR Statement of Application Record email and checked my account for
any errors or omissions.
If accepting an offer: I have accepted my offer online via the My Application facility.
If no offer was received: I have checked the Statement of Application email to make sure that the details held
on file for me by CAO are correct and I have notified CAO immediately of any errors or omissions.