Deferring a Term? (Summer -> Fall)

[inksoul]

So, I was accepted to Vanderbilt's M.Ed program to start Summer 09. For graduate applications, they use the same process for Fall 09 and Summer 09 admits and I was wondering if it is impossible or a weird request to defer to the Fall. Do you think they would be okay with that? It seems that my summer plans have changed and I think I'd like to travel before I start graduate school and I was just wondering if any of you guys had any insight on this...since it's not really deferring for a year. (The Vanderbilt website says on their FAQ that they don't allow deferrals for a year...and that you have to reapply...but clearly I can't reapply for the Fall if the deadline was the same as the Summer term.)

Does anyone have any experience with this?

[akiko]

I'm sorry - I haven't heard anything about that. I will pass along anything if I find out about this. I have been accepted to Vanderbilt's M.Ed. program, too. Which program are you entering?

[inksoul]

I was accepted under the Learning & Instruction strand where I want to focus on Curriculum Development. What about you?

[tkm256]

Most programs prefer students to start in fall anyway. I don't think they'd have a problem with it; email the secretary of the department and ask.