A Hub For Wake Families
Whether you need information on important academic dates, support available for students, communications to families, family events, safety, or other key topics, please refer to our family resources below.
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Family Info by P’ Year
We’ve gathered information and resources specific to each class of students, as well as prospective families and grandparents.
Family Communications
The Daily Deac blog is just one way in which we share important news, offer advice about supporting your students, and cover a variety of WFU activities and events to help you get a sense of campus life. Subscribe below and be sure to check out other ways to stay in touch!
- The Final PushIn this Issue: Hope everyone in the Daily Deacdom had a happy Thanksgiving and that your students have traveled safely back to campus. My … Read more
- The Alphabet of GratitudeIn this Issue: as I prepare to depart for a couple of days of PTO around Thanksgiving break, here are 26 reasons I am … Read more
Parent and Family Events
We hope you’ll plan to visit your student on campus often during their four years with us! But we especially hope you’ll attend these events:
Important Dates & Deadlines
Where to find important dates and deadlines for families.
Support for Students
Does your student need help with something? Wake Forest has abundant resources; here’s a quick guide to some of them.
- Academic and Personal Support Offices
- Who to Contact for…
- Student Health After Hours Nurse Line (336.758.5218 and follow prompts)
- We Are Wake 336.758.CARE (2273) (support for student mental health)
- Residence Life and Housing’s Help @ Home (e.g., work orders for room, keys, etc.)
- For International Students
Campus Safety & Help
Nothing is more important than the safety of our students.
Let's Keep in Touch!
Connect with the Office of Family Engagement or Family Communications (336.758.4237 or parents@wfu.edu), follow our official social media, and more.