It is not uncommon to doubt whether you picked the right course on the CAO, especially given the wealth of choices out there. If you were offered a place at SETU and think you would like to study on a different course at the University, in some instances, this can be facilitated.
To find out if this may be an option for you, please read the information below carefully. Changing course is a serious matter and we recommend that in order to make an informed decision you discuss your options with family members, course leaders, lecturers or Head of Department as successful applications for transfer are final and cannot be reversed.
- Only CAO applicants who have accepted and registered* for a place to the first year of a course for the current academic year are eligible to apply for transfer.
- Students must have attained the cut-off points and entry requirements for the course they wish to transfer to and are normally expected to have indicated a preference for this course on their CAO application.
- Mature student applications that do not fulfill the standard entry requirements will be assessed individually.
- Non CAO International students on study visas must consult the International Office with regards to transferring course as there may be visa and fee implications of transfer.
- There must be available places on the course. Please note that some courses have a restricted number of places and transfers will not be considered to these courses. Please refer to the list of such courses displayed on the "Excluded Courses" tab.
- Only one transfer application per student can be accepted.
- If transfer is accepted you will not be able to defer your place on the course you transferred into.
- Students may be required to attend a meeting with the Retention Officer as part of the transfer process.
- Students may not change course until they have received notification of the outcome of their application.
The application form is currently closed and will open at 9.00 a.m. on Friday, 5 September 2025 and closes at 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 26 September.
First Year Transfer Application
Please Note:
- Complete the online application form before the closing date. No applications will be accepted after closing date.
- You must also upload the following with your completed application form:
- An official copy of your Leaving Certificate results (and FETAC results if applicable)
- Your current CAO details, listing course choices and CAO points
- Applications will not be processed without all required information
- We advise you retain your email receipt for online applications.
Some undergraduate courses will not be open to first year transfer - these are called excluded or restricted courses. Please see the list of restricted courses below for 2024-2025. The 2025-2026 list will be updated in due course
Waterford Courses
- SE205 BA (Hons) in Psychology
- SE206 BA (Hons) in Music
- SE501 BSc in Science (Common Entry)
- SE502 BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Science
- SE508 BSc in Agriculture
- SE511 BSc in Pharmaceutical Science
- SE512 BSc in Science (General)
- SE514 BSc in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science
- SE701 Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)
- SE914 BSc (Hons) in Psychiatric Nursing
- SE915 BSc (Hons) in General Nursing
- SE916 BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing
Carlow/Wexford Courses
- SE207 BA (Hons) in Art
- SE211 BA in Art
- SE500 BSc (Hons) in Science (Common Entry)
- SE519 BSc (Hons) in Applied Microbiology
- SE513 BSc oin Analytical Science
- SE515 BSc in Biosciences
- SE516 BSc in Science
- SE520 BSc in Applied Microbiology
- SE521 BSc (Hons) in Brewing and Distilling
- SE714 BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering
- SE729 BEng in Aircraft Systems
- SE901 BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
- SE907 BA (Hons) in Sports Management & Coaching (Gaelic Games)
- SE908 BA (Hons) in Sports Management & Coaching (Rugby)
- SE909 BA (Hons) in Sports Management & Coaching (Football)
- SE929 BA in Sport Coaching and Business Management (Gaelic Games)
- SE930 BA in Sport Coaching and Business Management (Rugby)
- SE931 BA in Sport Coaching and Business Management (Football)
- SE936 Higher Certificate in Science in Physiology and Health Science
First year transfer is assessed within 3-4 working days of submission. If successful, applicants will recieve an email advising them to attend classes in their new programme.
Until the confirmation of the transfer is complete, successful transfer applicants might not have access to the relevant modules in Moodle/Blackboard, will not appear on the official class register list and will not be issued a proof of registration letter for the programme onto which they are transferring.
Subject to available places, students on certain courses will be required to complete Garda Vetting Forms. These forms will be posted to the relevant transfer student(s).
