University of Utah American Studies

[sobeobe]

Any word yet from UUtah on American Studies PhD applications?

[Byrd McDaniel]

I applied and have not received a reply. The status of my application is something like: "Out to Department." I suppose the wait continues?

[ksgrad]

I've yet to here. I called the department two weeks ago yesterday. The admin was very short with me and indicated letters were going out that day. Clearly, that was not true, as it's been two weeks and no news. Frankly, I'm sure it's a rejection at this point, but I'm less than impressed that it's taken over three months to communicate a decision.

[Byrd McDaniel]

I know that you can check the status online. Just google "Utah graduate school tracking" and a site will pop up. You enter your SS#, birthday, and some other information. It is taking so long. I better get it this week!

[Byrd McDaniel]

I wonder if I should call them and ask...

[ksgrad]

I wonder if I should call them and ask...

At this point, I don't think it can hurt. Perhaps you'll get better info than I did...

[Byrd McDaniel]

Does Utah have an e-mail for a graduate department or anything? I can't find any sort of e-mail on the site.

[sobeobe]

Ya, if someone finds out any information, please post it. I know that we all could use some info in this least transparent of processes.

[Byrd McDaniel]

I just called the lady. She said: "Acceptances went out at the beginning of the month, and wait lists and rejections went out this past Friday.

So, if we haven't received a letter, then I assume we're awaiting a rejection or wait list. Best of luck.

[sobeobe]

Well, you know, not the most ideal situation, but I at least feel more confident having SOME idea. Having no clue can be painstakingly torturous.

[Byrd McDaniel]

Agreed. I am glad to have some sense of a timeline. They really dragged their feet on getting back to students. I bet those applications sat on a desk for about 2 months.

[Byrd McDaniel]

Has anyone heard anything?

[ksgrad]

Has anyone heard anything?

Nope. I keep thinking that it will be in the mailbox today. Though, I've though that for the last few weeks. Really wishing I hadn't wasted my money on Utah.

[sobeobe]

It's getting quite late for notifications, particularly for Phd programs and considering when the applications were submitted. I'm indifferent about the time period during which we hear final decisions, but I wouldn't mind hearing something...

[Byrd McDaniel]

I just received a notification in the (snail) mail that I was accepted for an MA in American Studies. I applied to the BA to PhD track, but they only offered me the MA. I hope this helps all of those out there. I think this should mean that people will receive a response very soon.