UT Austin MFA Film 2026

[CLChou]

Same, mine was also the 7th with 4. How did you think yours went? I thought mine went pretty well so I’m kinda surprised I haven’t heard anything

Overall, it went well. The vibe was quite chill, but a little bit awkward at the same time because I was kind of nervous. I'm really looking forward to hearing back from them.

 

[calico]

Overall, it went well. The vibe was quite chill, but a little bit awkward at the same time because I was kind of nervous. I'm really looking forward to hearing back from them.

Did the panel mention to you that we’d hear back this week? I remember they said I’d hear around now, but I haven’t gotten any updates yet.

 

[rhinoman]

Did the panel mention to you that we’d hear back this week? I remember they said I’d hear around now, but I haven’t gotten any updates yet.

They told me I’d hear back within a week as well. I interviewed last Saturday so I guess today is technically within a week, but obviously not super encouraging

 

[tomutube]

Congrats @tomutube !
I had my interview on Feb 7th with a panel of four, but I haven't heard anything back yet. The wait is definitely nerve-wracking. Is it possible they send out notifications in waves based on interview dates or international student status?

Thank you! I'm honestly not sure but maybe checking with Chris for records from previous cycles would yield an answer. Or if you know anyone from a previous cycle

 

[Chris W]

Congrats @tomutube !
I had my interview on Feb 7th with a panel of four, but I haven't heard anything back yet. The wait is definitely nerve-wracking. Is it possible they send out notifications in waves based on interview dates or international student status?

Check the old threads to see how it went precious years.

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[rhinoman]

@CLChou @calico I got informed of a waitlist decision today. I'll log the application officially when I get a decision but I wanted to let you guys know if you're still waiting

 

[calico]

@CLChou @calico I got informed of a waitlist decision today. I'll log the application officially when I get a decision but I wanted to let you guys know if you're still waiting

Thank you for keeping us posted! I’m rooting for you as well. It’s a bit frustrating not hearing back from the school when the decision is (probably) rejection.

 

[travelguy1995]

i have heard nothing either way. application says "in review," but no waitlist notification. no rejection either. guess they're waiting for everyone to say yes?

 

[calico]

i have heard nothing either way. application says "in review," but no waitlist notification. no rejection either. guess they're waiting for everyone to say yes?

Based on the logged applications from previous years, rejections are released about two weeks after acceptances. If that pattern holds, I’m guessing we’ll hear back tomorrow…

 

[calico]

Has everyone heard back from UT Austin? I saw a post from someone who said rejections went out yesterday, but when I checked my portal, my status still says “In Review.”

 

[rhinoman]

Has everyone heard back from UT Austin? I saw a post from someone who said rejections went out yesterday, but when I checked my portal, my status still says “In Review.”

I’m still on the waitlist

 

[travelguy1995]

Rejected. best of luck to those who got in. hope the program treats you well.

 

[calico]

Rejected. best of luck to those who got in. hope the program treats you well.

May I ask when you got the rejection? Mine is still "In Review".

 

[calico]

I just checked the portal out of the blue today and saw that my status says “Admitted,” but I haven’t received an email or any notification yet. I remember @tomutube mentioning that he received an acceptance email. Does this mean I got in, or could it possibly be a glitch?

 

[rhinoman]

I just checked the portal out of the blue today and saw that my status says “Admitted,” but I haven’t received an email or any notification yet. I remember @tomutube mentioning that he received an acceptance email. Does this mean I got in, or could it possibly be a glitch?

Mine still says in review. Did you get a waitlist notification?

 

[calico]

Mine still says in review. Did you get a waitlist notification?

No, I didn't get anything. It’s been radio silence since my February 4th interview, which is strange since they said they’d get back to me within a week. Maybe they meant a MONTH.

 

[rhinoman]

No, I didn't get anything. It’s been radio silence since my February 4th interview, which is strange since they said they’d get back to me within a week. Maybe they meant a MONTH.

Hmm, that’s odd. I got an email saying I’d been waitlisted about a week after my interview, everyone else who was accepted seemingly was notified that week. It would be strange if they jumped over the waitlist. Let me know if you get an email confirming it, and if so, congrats!

 

[rhinoman]

If this is a glitch, wow… they really shafted me.

Any updates? You get an email confirming, or did you email and ask?

 

[calico]

Any updates? You get an email confirming, or did you email and ask?

Just received my acceptance letter a few minutes ago! I had a conditional offer since my undergraduate GPA (3.1) wasn’t particularly strong, so I imagine that may have contributed to the delay in processing.

 

[rhinoman]

Just received my acceptance letter a few minutes ago! I had a conditional offer since my undergraduate GPA (3.1) wasn’t particularly strong, so I imagine that may have contributed to the delay in processing.

Congrats! You think you’re gonna go?