Notification of Decision
Once your file is sent to the department, it is entirely up to their reviewing schedule as to when decisions are made. The earliest decisions may be made in January, with the review process continuing into February, March, and April (particularly for those on alternate-for-admission lists).
When a decision to accept or reject has been reached, the department returns the file to the Admissions Office for final approval. Applicants will receive an email stating that a decision has been made on their applications. That message will provide instructions for accessing the online decision letter.
If you are offered admission, the online letter of admission will include a link to an online enrollment form. The process of admission is not complete until you have submitted this form to the Graduate Admissions Office to either accept or decline the offer of admission. Admission to the Graduate School is offered only by the Dean and only for the term and program specified in the letter of admission. Admission may not be deferred from one term to another. Students seeking the A.M. or M.S. degree must re-apply for admission to a Ph.D. program.
In general, and unless otherwise indicated, we expect to hear back from you by April 15, or within 15 days of your receipt of the admission letter, whichever is later.
Every candidate who completes an application will receive, at the earliest possible time, notification of the decision reached on the application. Questions about the timetable for decisions may be addressed directly to your department.