Open house question

[scofield24]

I already got accepted to a school and plan to accept. They are having open house during March for prospective students. The problem is the school is really far from me ( have to fly from east coast all the way to west coast). Is it rude to not go to open house? 

[DStory247]

Won't they pay for the trip? Is there something else that makes you not want to go?

I don't know if it's rude to not visit; the visits are usually the school's chance to try and woo you into accepting their offer. But it sounds like they don't need to do that if you've already made up your mind.

But as far as looking for a place to live and getting a feel for the department, faculty, and other students, nothing will beat a paid-for recruiting visit.

[scofield24]

Won't they pay for the trip? Is there something else that makes you not want to go?

I don't know if it's rude to not visit; the visits are usually the school's chance to try and woo you into accepting their offer. But it sounds like they don't need to do that if you've already made up your mind.

But as far as looking for a place to live and getting a feel for the department, faculty, and other students, nothing will beat a paid-for recruiting visit.

I don't think they are paying for it. They already gave me the funding offers. So is it okay for me to not go? It is a dream school so I don't need to be wooed. 

[rae303]

Yes, it's definitely okay for you not to go.  I have organized my program's visiting weekend in the past and it is not a big deal.  As long as you are accepted, you are accepted.  Just be very polite in your email and explain that you won't be able to make it to the open house but that you are delighted to accept their offer.