No response

[attrapereves]

I'm just wondering if other people experience the same thing as me. When I send an email to reject an offer, I never seem to receive a response from them. It's not really an issue, but it would be nice to receive something like "I'm sorry to hear you won't be joining us" or "I'll let the committee know". It would be nice to receive a response so that I am sure they have received my email.

Has anyone actually received a response after sending an email to reject an offer?

[grlu0701]

As of right now, I've rejected four programs by email and have received a response from each of them. I'd imaging that at least some sort of response is common practice. It's very odd for them to simply ignore you.

Edited March 28, 2012 by grlu0701

[attrapereves]

I didn't really expect a response from some of them, simply because I had made no previous contact with them. However, I had been in close contact with one program before I denied the offer, so I really expected to see a response from them.

Oh well...

[nari27]

I would send an email politeley declining, and also send one in the mail. That is my plan anyways!

[Pas]

Send it in the mail.

[rockhopper]

My school didn't respond but the PI I was interested in working with wished me well with my career and finding a graduate program that funds me. It was nice to hear.