Can you back out after accepting college admission?

Many colleges and universities in the United States and elsewhere require you to put down a deposit towards your first semester’s tuition. If you decline admission to the school, that money may not be returned. Check your admissions paperwork to see if the deposit is non-refundable.

Should I notify a college you are not attending?

Let the college know as soon as you choose not to attend. This is a common courtesy not only to the school, but also to other prospective students who may be on the waiting list.

What happens if you don’t decline college offers?

If you choose not to respond to an acceptance, the school will simply remove you (at some point) from the accepted list. If you are removed, you will need to apply again for another year. Some schools will keep your spot open until school starts even if you do not respond.

Can a university cancel an offer?

It has been known for universities to revoke an unconditional offer prior to a student attending, however, universities tend not to do this. Some universities will stipulate that the offer is only conditional if you make them your firm choice. Make sure you read the terms and conditions before you accept any offers!

How do I reject a university offer after accepting?

Keep it short: You don’t owe the university or college an explanation; just politely and briefly decline the offer (see the template below for wording ideas). Thank them: You may want to thank the admissions committee for their time.

Can you go through clearing if you have accepted an offer?

Yes! Clearing allows you to change your mind about where or what you study. What’s more, you can call us and discuss your options before you make any final decisions about an offer you have already accepted.

How long can you wait before accepting a university offer?

If you apply under regular decision, most colleges will give you until May 1, commonly referred to as College Decision Day, to make your decision. If you’re accepted after May 1, then you’ll probably only be given a few days to a few weeks to make your decision.

What happens if you don’t attend college after you’ve been accepted?

There are several things that can happen if you don’t attend after you’ve been accepted. Your high school is often part of the early decision application process. They sometimes sign off on your early decision application. You backing out could jeopardize future students’ early decision chances if they apply to the same college.

What happens to my deposit if I don’t attend a college?

If you accept the offer and place a deposit down such as an enrollment fee, you will most likely lose that amount if you do not attend. Many colleges have a non refundable deposit as many students accept their offer but than change their mind later on in the process.

How to decline a college acceptance offer?

Check your schools’ websites (or your acceptance letters themselves) to see whether they need anything in particular. If you can’t find any explicit instructions, be sure to respond anyway; it benefits both you and the school to be as clear as possible. Rather than communicating over the phone, it is best to decline an offer officially in writing.

What happens if you apply to two colleges at the same time?

Accepted into both, students run into a problem. If you decline one and the college finds out about your other early decision application, you may find that they talk to one another and your offer is rescinded from both schools. In the same vein, many colleges share “lists” of the students applying under early decision with one another.