HoneyBoba

I agree with the relaxing. When things actually do start, you likely won't have time to! If you moved to a new area for your studies, perhaps you can take steps to get more settled in, but other than that, I wouldn't worry about much else at the moment. Maybe take a walk around campus just to get used to knowing where things are? (I have a hard time with directions as far as maps and what not and get lost easily, so that's definitely something I'll be doing once I get my apartment and move!) Also, I can back up the attire question with what the person above said. But it may depend on department. In my undergrad college, I spent a decent amount of time with the graduate students (they were nice enough to help me), and they typically dressed casually when they were in their office or just going to classes. Most only dressed up a little nicer when they were teaching. Good luck! And congrats on getting in!

My university has decided to offer distance learning as an option, regardless of how Covid goes. As others have stated, it's much better to start in person, but I am considering the remote option. I am moving across the country, which is daunting given everything going on, and it may be financially better for me to remain where I am for the time being rather than moving right away. I'm still trying to decide, myself...

I think it totally depends on the university and your own situation. For me, I have two cats and my mother, who's a senior and can't live on her own. While some universities have family housing, which would have worked for me, my new university doesn't have family housing. So I'm stuck searching for an apartment at the moment. That being said, I would love the convenience of living on campus. It would certainly save on transportation, and the area is so pretty! It just wouldn't work in my situation.

Weird that you haven't heard back from them. I was accepted into their program a long while back, but I declined as they did not give me funding. (I got into a different school with funding, so I wasn't too heartbroken) They initially said they would likely be able to fund me, then sent me the message that they weren't able to because of budget cuts due to the virus. I would try reaching out again, especially with it being so late. You should have heard back by now, but things happen.

Yeah, I'm in the "I think the chaos is making everything go slower" group of people. Still waiting on funding information from 3 schools. It's so hard not to ask, but I know there's no point. And if anything, I don't want to be a bother; that would only hurt me. On the bright side, the school that waitlisted me contacted me today to see if I was still interested. They had no new information for me, as I guess they're still waiting on accepted students to accept or reject the offers, but it was nice to know I'm still being considered. I'm just worried, because I will most likely have to move across several states, and I want to start getting that all planned out. But I can't do that until I know what school I'll be attending...

Looking at your list of schools, probably not. The school I'm talking about is Portland State. It's good school for my specialization, although it was a bit of a safety school. I probably won't end up going there, as I've already gotten funding offers from two other schools, and Portland basically told me they don't have a lot of funding. They said they only have two fully funded TAs, so I'm not holding out on getting either of them. Plus, Portland is expensive...

Yep, all my visit days were canceled. One school is doing a "virtual campus visit," but that's definitely not the same... Anyways, anyone know if this might effect funding offers? I have two offers so far, and I'm waiting on word for about four more? Do you think the virus might slow things down? I know it's a tough question, but figured I'd put it out there, anyway. Hope everyone's staying safe out there.

I dunno about anyone else, but there's a few schools that I intentionally didn't apply to simply because I wouldn't be able to afford to live there... It's sad, but I guess that's how it is.

I've been told by my mentors to wait until March to ask, but advice may vary depending on school.

...9. Nine. Nine. This isn't looking very good for me... I've only heard back from 3, 2 nos, 1 waitlist. I'm thankful for the waitlist, in a way. My mental state would be 1000 times worse had I not had that sliver of hope... But, I know a few of my schools sent out acceptances already. I got nothing. Don't know if I'm on an "unofficial waitlist" too for those, or if they just haven't sent out the rejections yet...

Weeeell, I'm going for a Sociology PhD, which isn't social psychology, but is similar. I know in Soc, early decisions come in Jan-early Feb, with the rest (most) coming in late Feb to March. April is rare, too, but common if you're waitlisted. I don't think it's too unusual. Maybe wait until the end of February (at least), then reach out? Have you checked on here to see when the program has started releasing decisions historically? Again, I'm not social psych, but I wouldn't lose hope yet. And yet, I say that, and I'm losing hope. I haven't heard back from most of my universities, although I've been waitlisted for one. I wish you the best of luck!