After uni-assist marks an application status as 'okay', does the university notify admission decisions directly or through its own portal?
An okay status only means uni-assist forwarded your documents; the university itself decides and communicates admission separately. Expect notification through the university's own applicant portal, direct email, or occasionally physical mail, usually 3 to 8 weeks after the application deadline passes, so keep checking your spam folder too.
Once your uni-assist status changes to okay, that only confirms your documents cleared basic checks; the actual admission decision and its notification come from the university itself, not uni-assist. You will typically hear back through the university's own applicant portal or by direct email within a few weeks.
How Universities Usually Notify You
| Channel | What To Expect |
|---|---|
| University applicant portal | Login sent by email, decision uploaded as a PDF |
| Direct email | Admission letter or rejection sent to your inbox |
| Physical mail | Less common, usually paired with an email first |
Timeline And Exceptions To Know
- Review usually starts only after the application deadline passes, so expect 3 to 8 weeks for a final decision.
- If you applied for a preliminary review certificate, you must download it yourself and upload it to the university's own portal before their deadline.
- Always check your spam folder during peak decision weeks, since admission emails sometimes land there.
My Advice
Do not assume silence means rejection during the 3 to 8 week review window; instead, log into the university's own applicant portal weekly and keep your email spam folder in check. If you are still unsure after eight weeks, email the university's admissions office directly and ask for a status update.
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