commencement

Well I thought at the beginning of the year that I would be starting my PhD in semester 1 (at the latest), but here we are at the end of week 1, semester 2, 2011 and I just submitted my proposal!
Was so happy to receive this email:

Dear Elaine,

This email is to acknowledge receipt of your application for the PhD in Education for commencement in Semester 2, 2011 at Macquarie University.

You will receive further correspondence from us once the initial assessment of your documentation has been completed.