Whether to ask a prof to inquire about your decision?

[Spectrum]

I have a professor agreed to be my future adviser; however, I've not heard a word from the department since. Last Friday, my status changed into "decision made" but I've not been informed in any way. So, I do not know what my fate is. Now, I'm thinking of sending an email to the professor in question, explaining the situation and then simply asking him if he could inquire about my case.

Is this appropriate?

I don't want to seem too pushy.

Edited February 23, 2010 by Spectrum

[murpstud]

If the decision's already been made, I don't think it'd hurt. Its probably in the mail, so they'd be able to tell you either way if they know.

[socnerd]

I have a professor agreed to be my future adviser; however, I've not heard a word from the department since. Last Friday, my status changed into "decision made" but I've not been informed in any way. So, I do not know what my fate is. Now, I'm thinking of sending an email to the professor in question, explaining the situation and then simply asking him if he could inquire about my case.

Is this appropriate?

I don't want to seem too pushy.

I would think that if it were an acceptance they would have informed you instead of just changing it to "decision made."