Can I transfer between graduate schools

[gyyang]

I'm going to a top-tier graduate school this year. However, the professor whom I intended to work with is moving to another school, which I don't want to go. And then there will be no one possible to supervise me in the current department.

I'm thinking about transferring to another graduate school which has a slightly lower ranking. Is it possible? If yes, what should I do?

Thanks.

 

[carlgrace]

I'm going to a top-tier graduate school this year. However, the professor whom I intended to work with is moving to another school, which I don't want to go. And then there will be no one possible to supervise me in the current department.

I'm thinking about transferring to another graduate school which has a slightly lower ranking. Is it possible? If yes, what should I do?

Thanks.

The answer is yes and no. I changed grad schools, but there was no "transfer". I had to apply and get into the new school and drop out of the old. It sucked but it was the best decision.

 

[gyyang]

The answer is yes and no. I changed grad schools, but there was no "transfer". I had to apply and get into the new school and drop out of the old. It sucked but it was the best decision.

Thanks for your reply. If I'm really going to quit the current program, when should I? My fellowship states that if I'm going to quit the program I have to pay 30% more penalty along with the tuition. That's a lot. So should I quit before the semester started?