I didn't receive a notification to check my portal. Instead, they told me to sign a DocuSign that I was accepted into the program and that I've read the letter. Regardless, a win is a win and an acceptance is an acceptance!

I'm a domestic student and recieved the email from the graduate studies director, confirming funding and scholarships I will be receiving and nominated for.

email to check portal

No interview, 22k/yr scholarship.

GMAT Focus Edition 675

emailed to check portal

Thank you for your application to the Ph.D. program in Communication, Rhetoric, & Digital Media. The Admissions Committee was genuinely impressed by your credentials and the overall strength of your application. Your application stood out in an exceptionally strong applicant pool. Because we are committed to fully funding our admitted students, the number of offers we can make is limited by available assistantships. Given the strength of your application, you have been placed on a waitlist for admission, and we will contact you promptly if a funded position becomes available. We recognize the significant accomplishment that this selection represents and hope it reflects our strong interest in your candidacy. We also understand that you may be considering multiple opportunities. If you decide to accept another offer or wish to withdraw from the funding waitlist, please let us know at your convenience. Thank you again for your interest in our program. We appreciate the opportunity to review your application and look forward to staying in touch.

Waitlisted for Teacher Assistantship