The University will endeavour to facilitate students who on completion of their second-level studies, wish to undertake a year in employment or voluntary work by permitting them to apply for admission a year in advance. The following steps should be taken when making a deferred application:

1. The offer of a place should not be accepted through the CAO
2. The applicant receiving an offer should email deferredapplications@dcu.ie  the email should arrive no later than two days before the 'Reply Date' for accepting the offer of a place, and should state:
   • CAO number
   • Programme Offered
   • Reason for wishing to defer
   • Contact Telephone Number