Good Ol' Utah...(Grad School Update)

You know, there is something to be said about being loyal to your students.

Man, I love the U.

March 4, 2007

Thomas C. Zumbado
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Dear Thomas:

The faculty of the Department of Geography is pleased to recommend your admission to the Graduate School as a student in our Master’s program commencing fall semester 2009. The Graduate School will review our recommendation and inform you of the final decision. You should receive this information shortly.

We are unable to make an offer of financial aid at this time. However, the graduate committee has named you as an alternate for financial aid. We will notify you if aid becomes available.

Please keep in mind that all graduate students should have acceptable courses or proficiencies in Geographical Analysis (GEOG 3020), Principles of Cartography (GEOG 3040) and basic introductory-level calculus. It is in your best interest to either take these courses before you arrive or study the appropriate material on your own. Completing our undergraduate courses to acquire these proficiencies is optional and do not count toward graduate credit. If you are planning on taking the GIS series of courses you must have an acceptable course or proficiency in Principles of GIS (GEOG 3140).

Please notify me in writing by mail or fax by April 15, 2009, if you intend to accept or reject our offer of admission. If you do accept, you will receive additional information on the program and registration for fall semester.

We hope that you will find your academic experience next year a rewarding one. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way.

Sincerely,

Thomas M. Kontuly

Director of Graduate Studies

OK, so no funding for now.
But at least I've got a safety net set up in case none of my other prospects pan out.
Thanks to all the faculty and friends who believe in me.
It merits being said again.
Man, I love the U.