Two Important Messages from Residence Life and Housing
Residence Life and Housing has sent the following messages to all students, and new students, respectively.
{TO ALL ON CAMPUS RESIDENTS}
Dear Residents,
Welcome to campus! With the high humidity we are experiencing, it is important that we all pay special attention to mold-related issues. The dew point (humidity) has been very high over the past few weeks and is forecasted to be high going forward.
During periods of high humidity, we ask that you keep your room windows closed at ALL TIMES. Additionally, please do NOT prop doors open even just to move. We realize this may be a convenience but it puts unnecessary stress on building systems and introduces that high humidity into the facility.
In efforts to prevent mold/mildew growth in your room, please consider the following steps:
- Keep all windows and doors closed when heating and cooling units are operating.
- Open windows and doors will cause condensation and may contribute to mold growth. Open doors can swell making them hard to open and close.
- Do not place furniture or other items in front of heating and cooling units that can obstruct air flow.
- Do not place potted plants or any other source of moisture on or around heating and cooling units.
- Keep thermostats at 70 degrees, fans should be set on low speed.
- Do not leave wet or damp clothes, towels or shoes in closets. Set them out on a drying rack until completely dry.
- Please empty your room and bathroom trash on a regular basis, do not let it accumulate in your room.
- Do not use foam mattress pads on your bed, they do not allow air circulation between the pad and our waterproof mattresses.
If you see mold, immediately call Facilities and Campus Services at 336-758-4255 to have the area inspected. Finally, please keep your room key with you at all times as staff is required to lock any unlocked doors after entering student rooms.
If you have any questions, please contact us at housing@wfu.edu.
Wake Forest University
Residence Life and Housing
{TO ALL NEW RESIDENTS}
To Our Newest Demon Deacons –
I want to take a moment on behalf of Residence Life and Housing to say Welcome to Wake Forest. We are delighted that you have chosen to attend Wake! Your residential community will be a core part of your experience here and we would like to share some important information regarding what you can expect before your arrival.
New Student Move-In
We look forward to welcoming our newest Demon Deacons to campus on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. As you plan for this day, remember the following:
- Residence Hall Check-In will run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Move-In Assistance will be available from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Campus Services Day will run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- If you plan to arrive after 5:00 pm please let our office know by completing our After Hours Arrival form.
- Prior to departing home, we ask that you print a move-in parking pass and display it on your dash or hanging it on your rearview mirror upon entering campus on August 23.
- In order to best manage traffic, we encourage new students, and those traveling with them, to enter campus via University Parkway or Reynolda Road.
- As you plan, feel free to refer to the University’s maps page.
Encouraged Move-In Time Frames
In order to best manage traffic and expedite the move-in process for new students and their families, Residence Life and Housing is encouraging students to arrive during the following move-in time frames based on their housing assignment.
- Babcock, Bostwick, and Collins Halls are encouraged to arrive between 8:00 AM and 10:30 am
- Angelou, Johnson, Luter, and South Halls are encouraged to arrive between 10:30 AM and 12 noon
Preparing To Live In A Community
In the attached document you will find more information about our roommate agreement, which you will be filling out once you get to campus, and overall community expectations. We encourage you to begin thinking about what you expect in regards to your room and roommate relationship now, so that once you get to campus that conversation is more productive.
For more on expectations surrounding living in community at Wake Forest, please take time to read our Guide to Community Living.
Faculty Fellows
The Faculty Fellows program is an exciting initiative for our first-year residence halls. The purpose of the program is to help increase student-faculty engagement, to foster a sense of belonging to the Wake Forest community, and to facilitate intellectual dialogue outside of the classroom. Each first-year residence hall has a team of Wake Forest faculty members who will engage the building community in various events and programs. Below are the Faculty Fellows for each residence hall:
- Angelou: Barbara Lentz, Senior Fellow (School of Law); John Friedenberg (Theatre); Jed Macosko (Physics)
- Babcock: Erica Still, Senior Fellow (English); Michael Lamb (Office of Personal and Career Development); Al Claiborne (School of Medicine)
- Bostwick: John Llewellyn, Senior Fellow (Communication); Teresa Sanhueza (Romance Languages); Sam Beck (School of Business)
- Collins: Melissa Jenkins, Senior Fellow (English); Eric Carlson (Physics); Molly Knight (German and Russian)
- Johnson: Ananda Mitra, Senior Fellow (Communication); Swati Basu (Physics); Brian Calhoun (Counseling)
- Luter: Mark Scholl, Senior Fellow (Counseling); Darlene May (Romance Languages); Bernadine Barnes (Art)
- South: Ron Von Burg, Senior Fellow (Communication); Alessandra Beasley Von Burg (Communication); Paul Jones (Chemistry)
To learn more about the Faculty Fellows program and your Fellows, visit the South Forest website.
Staying Informed/Connected
The Office of Residence Life and Housing is always available via phone at 336-758-5185 or email at housing@wfu.edu. Additionally, our website and Facebook page contain helpful information and resources.
Again, we look forward to welcoming you to campus. In the meantime, make the most of the final moments of summer and travel safe!
Best –
Donna P. McGalliard, EdD
Associate Vice President, Campus Life and
Dean, Residence Life and Housing