PsychologyStudent101

That's really good that you've got the inside scoop on certain things! I'm also looking forward to finding out more about their graduate assistantship. It's a very generous offer!

Turtle2014 and superanxious, I did receive an email today notifying me to sign up for that orientation session! So you were right all along turtle2014! The email said that the orientation session will give us more info about our funding package, practicum, how to register, etc. I'm excited to go to the orientation and meet people in the program!

Hey again! Yea I thought of that too-- that first year students would already have started their first placement in January. It is possible that that orientation is for their second placement though, which would start in September I think. What do you think? I think I might just contact the MSW department just to be sure!

Turtle2014 & Superanxious, is that York Orientation for new students starting in September? I'm a bit confused because it's listed under "practicum events" so it makes me think it's for students who are currently doing their program there? I'm not sure though!

Thanks for this info! I've been waiting to find out when orientation will be!

If I'm not mistaken, I believe that U of T accepts the most applicants (for 2-year MSW programs). They accept 140 students.

I decided on York as well! I am wait listed at u of t right now, so if I were to get an acceptance there, it'd be tough to give up that u of t spot; however, I think that overall york's funding package and critical perspective makes it more enticing to choose York personally. I'm super excited to start their msw program!!

Yeah, I guess they haven't sent out the official funding packages yet. I did receive the admission package about two weeks ago also (same as you!) Are you planning on attending York for sure, or are you waiting on other universities?

. Superanxious, in the acceptance email they sent me, they wrote how much my funding package would be. Did they write it for you as well? I haven't received any additional info about the funding package though (no mail or emails).

Thank you!!! Congrats to you too!! & I totally get what you mean-- I don't want to jump ahead of myself before getting an actual letter in the mail! Are you planning on accepting the Windsor offer (once you officially receive a letter/email, etc)?

hmm that's strange that you're having a problem logging in.. I was able to check my MyWindsor the same way that TS28 described-- I went to my.uwindsor.ca and I used the login info that I was sent in an email a while ago. I think it's a good idea to try again tomorrow, and maybe you can try using a different browser and see if that changes anything? Perhaps that'll make a difference-- I'm not sure!

Hi everyone! I just noticed that the status on my "My Windsor" changed to "Accepted Final." I haven't received any mail or emails from them though. Does this online status change mean that I'm accepted?! Thanks!

It makes me happy to read that people are getting their acceptances! All this waiting is finally paying off! Congratulations to everyone who got accepted (wherever it may be!)-- it's a huge accomplishment!

I didn't receive my admission package yet. Hopefully it'll come this week!

I'm wondering if anyone knows how many applicants there were for york's 2 year msw program this year?

Thanks for the info, superanxious! Hopefully they'll have another open house in the spring/summer.

Hi superanxious! Congratulations! I have a question for you! I think that previously you posted that you received an email from York inviting you to their spring open house in April? I haven't received that email, so I was wondering if you could tell me when the open house will be? Were there any other details about it in the email? Thanks!

Thank you! I received the email yesterday during the day (early afternoon).

I received an acceptance email from York's 2-year MSW program today! It's great to finally hear some good news, and I hope that the wait list moves for those of you that have been wait listed and hoping to get into York.

Thanks for posting that-- it's good to know! I'm waitlisted and anxiously waiting to see how much the wait list moves!

Hi everyone! I wanted to ask if anyone has received an acceptance letter or email for Windsor's 2-year MSW program? I received that email that states they are starting to send out their letters of acceptance and that accepted applicants will have 2 weeks to respond, but I am wondering if anyone has actually received one of those letters yet!

Hi there! I applied for that 2-year MSW program at York, but I did not receive that email that you got. I just checked my "myfile" and it also says "no decision yet".

Those are both good suggestions. I agree that cards/gifts should be given only after all the letters of recommendation have been given. & Yes for sure it's important to let referees know of the application status-- I think they're also eager to know about whether or not we get accepted!

My status hasn't updated yet either. I think it should be okay though. If it doesn't update soon, we can always contact Angela to find out what's going on.

Hi everyone! I have been following this thread this year & last year as well. I applied last year to a few 2-year MSW programs, and was wait listed. This year, I am reapplying again and hopefully will receive an acceptance. I have applied to U of T, York, and will be applying to Windsor as well. It has been really encouraging to read this thread and to know that other people are going through the same stressful application process! I have a quick question to everyone applying this year. I know that our referees put in a considerable amount of time and effort in writing reference letters. Would it be considered appropriate to mail a thank you card to them, and perhaps include a gift card or some sort of token of appreciation? Has anyone else does this before?