Sample Excuse Letter for Being Absent in College due to

Family Matters
Dear Sir or Madam (insert your teacher/professor’s surname here)

Please excuse my recent absenteeism in your class. I have had a serious family matter that I
have had to attend to in the last few days. My brother was in a car accident and I was
responsible for taking him to all of his hospital visits as well as seeing to it that my family was
looked after in our time of need.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely

Tom Jones (your name and surname)