How to tell your faculty that you are leaving their program...

[nirvana4me2]

Hi all,

 

I have been commuting to a masters program that is about an hour and a half away everyday. The program is okay, but I've barely had interactions with faculty, and my program only has our first year cohort. The second year cohort dropped the program probably because of the same feelings our first year cohort have had through out this year. The other problem is that I thought this program would be a little more technical than it actually is. In my hometown, there is a top program where I've been taking my elective course that has a vibrant program culture and professional development opportunities.

 

Long story short, I was asked to join and admitted to their program with a full ride and I'd like to take it. 

 

How do I tell my current program that I will be leaving? I'm glad that I did a year of it, but I've found that my research topics align more with the new program. So many factors including this, the culture of the program, professional development opportunities, or the fact that I don't have to commute contribute to this. 

 

 

[maelia8]

Just be short, sweet, to the point, and polite. Be honest about thanking them for what they've been able to give you over the course of the past year and leave it at that. There's no need to go into detail about what the new program is offering.

[nirvana4me2]

That's what I thought, needed some reaffirmation. Thank you.