Living in a hostel means abiding by certain rules and protocols. One of these protocols involves keeping the hostel warden informed about your whereabouts and activities. Whether you're planning to visit home, going out for a night, staying at a friend's place, or returning late to the hostel, it's important to inform the warden. This article will guide you on how to effectively write an application to your hostel warden.
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Last Updated on Jul 31, 2023
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Crafting an Application to Hostel Warden: A Guide
If you plan to leave the hostel premises, you must seek permission from your hostel warden. Without their approval, you cannot depart from the hostel.
An application letter to the hostel warden is a type of formal letter that can be written either by the student or the parents. The letter should include the sender’s address, date, receiver’s address, a subject line stating the letter's purpose, salutation, body of the letter, closing remarks, and signature. It's also crucial to provide necessary contact information.
Key Points to Remember
- Maintain a respectful and humble tone throughout the letter.
- Clearly state the reasons for your leave or visit home.
- Specify the exact dates of your absence from the hostel.
Examples of Application Letters to Hostel Warden
To understand the structure of writing an application to the hostel warden, consider the following sample letters.
Application for Permission to Visit Home from Hostel
[Your Room Number]
[Your Hostel Name]
[Your Hostel Address]
[Date]
The Warden
[Hostel Name]
[Hostel Address]
Sub: Request to Visit Home for a Duration of 10 Days
Respected Sir/Madam,
I, [Your Full Name], am currently residing in room number [Your Room Number]. I am writing this letter to inform you about a family emergency that requires my presence at home for the next 10 days. I have attached a letter from my parents explaining the situation for your reference. I plan to leave on [Departure Date] and return on [Return Date].
For any further confirmation, you may contact my parents on the following numbers. I kindly request you to consider my situation and grant me the necessary permission.
Father’s contact number – [Father's Contact Number]
Mother’s contact number – [Mother's Contact Number]
Thank you for your understanding.
Yours sincerely,
(Signature)
[Your Full Name]
[Your Course and Year]
[Your University Name]
Attachment:
- Parent's Letter
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I write an application to the hostel warden requesting to grant me leave?
You can write an application to the hostel warden following the formal letter format. Explain the reasons behind your leave clearly in the letter so the warden has an idea about why, when and where you are going.
Why do we write an application to the hostel warden?
You will need to write an application to the hostel warden if you are going home, returning back to the hostel after a long holiday. and so on. The letter is written to keep the warden informed about your absence for the mentioned days. This is mainly to help them keep track of your activities.
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