Example resignation letter to go back to school
Alex Morgan
October 30, 2026
Jamie Lee
Acme Inc.
Dear Jamie Lee,
Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position as Marketing Manager at Acme Inc.. My last day of work will be November 13, 2026. This serves as my two weeks’ notice.
I have decided to return to school to further my education.
Thank you for the opportunities, support, and trust you have given me at Acme Inc.. I have learned a great deal from you and the team, and I will always be grateful for my time here.
I want to make this as easy as possible for the team. Over the coming weeks I will wrap up my projects, document my work, and help train whoever takes over my responsibilities.
I wish you and the whole team all the best, and I hope our paths cross again.
With gratitude,
Alex Morgan
Tips for your resignation letter to go back to school
- Align your last day with your enrollment or term start.
- If you might want to return, say so in the closing line.
- Ask whether the employer offers part-time or seasonal work during breaks.
What to avoid
- Promising to return if you are not sure
- Leaving without a handover of ongoing work