migrationdude

At this point in the process I would try to stop worrying. I got the same e-mail (also with "Dear Applicant"), and did phone them to check I had actually gotten in. I'm definitely stressed since I don't know anything about funding yet, but at least the acceptance is in the pipeline. Btw, they did say a formal acceptance will be sent next week so no worries. I know many grad schools don't seem to have their act together, but sending out a mistaken acceptance email sounds like the worst nightmare of administrators, and I would think they have checked their email list several times before letting it out.

Hi, I just joined thegradcafe after reading this thread. I just got the email yesterday, and I'm also being nominated for the University Fellowship. It's the only program I've heard from so far (out of 12), and I'm a little apprehensive over what happens now. As far as my understanding goes, if I'm not successful with the University Fellowship, the Department will most likely come through with some funding. The e-mail is confusing in the very least. Does anyone have experiences from previous years?