Resignation Letter for Higher Studies
Employers expect this one, especially from early-career staff. Name the programme and its start date; it explains the timing and makes the notice discussion simple.
Ask for the relieving and experience letters explicitly — universities and future employers will want both, and you may be out of the country when you need them.
Sample letter
Subject: Resignation for Higher Studies — Sneha Pillai, Junior Analyst
[Date] Dear Mr. Balaji, I am writing to formally resign from my position as Junior Analyst at Apex Capital. I have received admission to the MSc Finance programme at the University of Warwick, which begins on 28 September 2026. As per my notice period of 30 days, my last working day will be Friday, 11 September 2026. I have decided to pursue higher studies, and stepping away from this role was not an easy decision. The two years here gave me the practical grounding that made the application possible, and I am grateful to you and the team for it. I would appreciate receiving my relieving and experience letters before my departure, as the university requires them. I will do everything I can to make the transition smooth — documenting my work, briefing whoever takes over, and remaining reachable for questions. Please confirm my last working day and the relieving formalities in writing at your convenience. Thank you for everything I have learnt here. I wish you and the team every success, and I hope our paths cross again. With sincere gratitude, Sneha Pillai Junior Analyst
Names, companies and dates are illustrative. Replace the bracketed date with the day you send it.
What to get right
- Give the programme start date; if the notice period does not fit, ask for an early release in the same letter.
- Request experience and relieving letters by name — you will need them for visas and future jobs.
- Mention that you would be glad to return after the course if that is true; internships and returnships often come from this line.
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Notice period, reason and tone are set to match the example above. Change anything; the last working day recalculates.
Subject line
Resignation letter
[Date] Dear Anil Kumar, I am writing to formally resign from my position as Junior Analyst at Infosys. As per my notice period of 30 days, my last working day will be [last working day]. I have decided to pursue higher studies, and stepping away from this role was not an easy decision. I am sincerely grateful for everything I have learnt during my time at Infosys. Working with this team has helped me grow both professionally and personally, and I will always value the guidance and support I received here. During the notice period, I will do everything I can to ensure a complete and smooth handover of my responsibilities. Please let me know how you would like me to plan the transition, and kindly confirm my last working day and the relieving formalities in writing. Thank you once again for everything. I wish you and the team at Infosys every success ahead. With sincere gratitude, Priya Sharma Junior Analyst
Tip: hand your resignation over in person if you can, or email it to HR and your manager together — and always get your last-working-day confirmation in writing.
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