lbh33 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) Some of the programs I applied to have the option to press a "decline offer" button on their website. I was wondering if it's normal to just do this and not send an email. Or is it better to send a polite email that declines the offer as well? I just don't want to come off rude when I decline offers. Thanks for your opinions! Edited April 10, 2018 by lbh33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeruK Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Better to also send an email, in my opinion. But maybe the norms in our fields are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB121212 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) From what I understand, you're not obligated to, but it is the polite thing to do. Especially if you were awarded any departmental funding that you need to decline as well. Tell them thank you for considering your application and accepting you but you are pursuing your education elsewhere. You don't have to tell them why or where you've chosen instead either, though they might ask. Edited April 10, 2018 by AB121212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefulSLP2be7 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) I don’t think an email would hurt. Then there is no confusion and they probably won’t keep further contacting you. Edited April 10, 2018 by hopefulSLP2be7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpiccolo Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 For ones that had a decline button I just used that. The only one I sent an additional email to was to a professor I’d been in contact with about the program and had been nice enough to give me a tour. I don’t think it’s necessary to send an email unless that’s how they want your decision. lbh33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysaFalcon Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 The programs that I declined I did so through email. That's probably because they required a written decision back whether to accept or decline but also I feel like it's the polite thing to do. Just treat people with respect and show courtesy and it'll treat you well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesttoEast18 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 21 hours ago, lbh33 said: Some of the programs I applied to have the option to press a "decline offer" button on their website. I was wondering if it's normal to just do this and not send an email. Or is it better to send a polite email that declines the offer as well? I just don't want to come off rude when I decline offers. Thanks for your opinions! If they had a decline button I used that. If they didn't I sent an emailing declining the offer ( for both acceptances and waitlists)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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