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Confused about deferral

  • 03-02-2012 12:51am
    #1
    tess26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    I deferred my place from 2011. I applied to the CAO again this year before Feb. 1st. But I didn't put my course choice down and when I went to do so the applications were closed.

    The deferral thing say 'you must reapply to CAO by Feb. 1st, and enter your course as your only choice'

    I'm confused. Does that mean I have to apply to CAO by Feb. 1st or I have to put down my course by Feb. 1st? Will it be okay to put my course down when the thing opens up again? The email said I didn't have to so I'm confused.

    Anyone know for definite, as opposed to guesses? And yes I'm dumb and should have just done it. But anyway. Thanks


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  • #2
    mcpaddington
    Closed Accounts Posts: 358 ✭✭mcpaddington


    tess26 wrote: »
    :confused::(

    I deferred my place from 2011. I applied to the CAO again this year before Feb. 1st. But I didn't put my course choice down and when I went to do so the applications were closed. The automated email I received from CAO three days ago said (bolding mine)



    So, since none of the statements above apply to me, I assumed I had until July to enter my course choice.

    But the deferral thing say 'you must reapply to CAO by Feb. 1st, and enter your course as your only choice'

    I'm confused. Does that mean I had to apply to CAO by Feb. 1st (which I did) or I had to put down my course by Feb. 1st? Will it be okay to put my course down when the thing opens up again? The email said I didn't have to so I'm confused.

    Anyone know for definite, as opposed to guesses? :( And yes I'm dumb and should have just done it. But anyway. Thanks :(

    As long as you've applied to the CAO before February 1st (paid the money) then you can add course when the change of mind opens.


  • #3
    tess26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭tess26


    mcpaddington wrote: »
    As long as you've applied to the CAO before February 1st (paid the money) then you can add course when the change of mind opens.

    Are you positive this applies to deferrals?


  • #4
    jumpguy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,962 ✭✭✭jumpguy


    tess26 wrote: »
    But the deferral thing say 'you must reapply to CAO by Feb. 1st, and enter your course as your only choice'

    I'm not experienced with deferrals, but judging by that statement it would seem you have to put down both your course (only) and apply by February 1st. If I were you I'd give the CAO a ring ASAP and ask can you just put in the course at the change of mind period.


  • #5
    tess26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭tess26


    Oh, I am ringing them first thing in the morning. Was just sort of hoping for an answer one way or the other tonight.


  • #6
    tess26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭tess26


    This can be closed now or whatever you do as I have my answer. Thanks for your replies.


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  • #7
    QueenOfLeon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,109 ✭✭✭QueenOfLeon


    tess26 wrote: »
    This can be closed now or whatever you do as I have my answer. Thanks for your replies.

    What was the conclusion if you don't mind me asking? I'm sure there will be others in the same boat and it'd be great to know for sure! :)


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