Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)

What HEAR means in Trinity

For incoming first year students to Trinity College, entering through the HEAR scheme, a Pre-University Orientation will take place ahead of the start of the academic year. It will give you the opportunity to become familiar with the campus and supports of TAP.

You will be contacted about registering for Pre-University Orientation when you receive your offer to Trinity- attendance is mandatory.

Email hear@tcd.ie for questions. Read more information about the supports available to HEAR students.

Important dates

In order to make a HEAR application, you must first Apply to CAO by 17:00 on 1 February.

You must complete all elements of the online HEAR Application Form by 17:00 on 1 March. You will gather all supporting documents relevant to your application, and send these by the 10 March.

You will be notified of your outcome in late June.

If you are a successful HEAR applicant, you will receive your CAO offer in August. In early September, you must attend your college's HEAR orientation.