University of Florida Visiting day

[THenri]

Hi everyone! I applied to the Ph.D. in mass communication at the University of Florida, and they sent me an e-mail inviting me for their visiting day. However, I do not know what does it mean. Maybe, I am one of their final candidates? As an international student, I feel a little bit confused. If anyone could help me, I really appreciate it!

 

"We are delighted that you applied to our doctoral program and are considering our program! I would like to formally invite you to our University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Visitation Day for our outstanding Ph.D. applicants."

[THenri]

5 hours ago, Dr_Hugh_ said:

This is very good news! Receiving this type of invite is a sign that you are indeed one of their final candidates. PhD programs contact students quite early in the process to be competitive against other programs (since most prospective students apply to more than 1 program). While they usually can't formally provide you with a formal acceptance letter this early in the process (it takes FOREVER for the school to process the funding, etc.), they initiate contact with people they want in their program to tell them more about what the acceptance will entail, the funding package etc., and basically sell you the program. While there might be exceptions to this rule, the "prospective student days' and campus visits are usually a way to informally let you know that they want you in their program. Congrats!

Ohhh! Thank you very much!!!! You really helped me ?