Asking about decision time

[fakepalindromes]

The program I applied to has rolling admissions. When I submitted my application, I received an email from the graduate school that I should contact the department regarding how long they take to make decisions. It's been about a month and a half, and I really want to know how much longer it's going to be. I'm worried about bothering them, so I want to get some second opinions before I contact the department. It's a small interdisciplinary program and not a true department. This makes it hard to reach them by phone. They are usually very good about responding to emails though, so I will probably end up contacting them by email if I decide to do so.

[Pink Fuzzy Bunny]

I'm confused. They specifically told you to contact the department to see how long it would take? If so, why wouldn't you?

[MarkMc]

Agreed - if you were told to do so - dive right in.   Not sure of your application date, but keep in mind we just came off of break, they may be assembling committees, getting into the swing of things, etc.  My school also had a 3 day weekend this weekend - so as we close in on the end of January we've only had about 5 class days.  Shoot an email and tell them you were advised to follow-up.  Tell them you just wanted to make sure they had everything they needed and ask when you might be able to expect a response.  Good luck!