Access Entry Routes

Access Orientation 2008

Welcome to our Access Entry Route section!  

We are glad you’re eager to learn more about starting a college course.  The Access Service offers a range of supports to aid you through this process.  

Please take some time to look at the various Access entry routes and feel free to contact us for further information. We are more than happy to give you advice on which entry route might be suitable for your individual needs and to support you in making your application. 

We are also happy to answer any questions parents/guardians might have about filling out application forms, collecting any supporting documents or indeed any general questions about going to college!

To get detailed information on each of our entry routes and decide which one might suit you, select from the options on the right or click here. 

Here is a summary of how you can apply to each route:

Access Entry Route

Apply to:

Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)

Apply through CAO 

www.cao.ie

Access DIT 

Apply directly to DIT Access Service

Click here for application form

You must make a DIT course choice through CAO

FETAC Access DIT

Apply directly  to DIT Access Service

Click here for application form

You must make a DIT course choice through CAO