Trying to cancel SIR to UCSB, they claim there's a glitch in the system

[CSpence]

<p>Hello. I recently SIR'd to UCSB thinking I was going to go there, but after I visited the campus I determined it wasn't for me. I called them to request a cancel of my SIR but they claim there's a "glitch" in the system that is preventing them from doing that and none of the reps know anything more than that. It seems kind of sketchy, and I don't want to cut it too close to the June 1st due date for the school I'll be sending my SIR to. </p>

<p>Has anyone else ever heard of this or had any similar problems? It just seems weird to me.</p>

[mikemac]

<p>They’re probably not going to refund your deposit. So if you decided to enroll at any school other than another UC campus simply send (don’t call) a letter or email to UCSB saying you decided not to attend after all, and think no more about it. Then enroll where you want to go.</p>

<p>If your other school is also a UC campus it might be a bit tricky if they cross-check. I don’t have any advice for you if your other school is a UC.</p>