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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Urgent Wake Alert: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Wake Forest University area until 3/16/2026 at 6:00 PM. Seek safety.     Wake Alert Emergency Notification System Wake Forest ...

Wake Alert Update: Tornado Watch Has Expired

The Tornado Watch issued for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area has expired. More at: wakealert.wfu.edu.     Wake Alert Emergency Notification System Wake Forest University See our Wake Alert Emergency Updates page

Tornado Warning Downgraded to Tornado Watch

The Tornado warning has expired. The tornado watch issued for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area is still in effect until 2:00 PM. Monitor local weather reports. No longer shelter in place. Updates: wakealert.wfu.edu. Please monitor local weather reports ...

Tornado Warning

Wake Alert Emergency. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area until 10:45 AM. Seek shelter now. Go to the lowest level of a building. Stay away from doors ...

Weather Alert: Potential severe weather on Monday; stay alert and be prepared

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook advisory for Monday that includes the Wake Forest locations in Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Washington, D.C. Hazardous weather may include strong, possibly damaging winds, a chance of tornadoes, ...

Test of the Emergency Lockdown System Has Ended

The testing of the emergency lockdown system ended at 11:10 a.m. No action is required.   – University Marketing and Communications

Reminder: External doors to lock today during safety test

This is a reminder that Wake Forest’s safety and security team will conduct a full functionality test of the newly installed emergency lockdown system on the Reynolda Campus today between 10 and 11 a.m. During this time, all ...

External doors to lock during March 11 safety test

Wake Forest’s safety and security team will conduct a full functionality test of the newly installed emergency lockdown system on the Reynolda Campus on Wednesday, March 11, between 10 and 11 a.m. During this time, ...

Spring Break Safety Tips

For all students who might be traveling Let a family member/loved one know your travel plans, including the name and location of your hotel/where you are staying, and your dates for arrival and departure. Do ...

Important Update: 2025 Tax Year 1098-T Forms Now Available

From Student Financial Services: We are writing to share that your 1098-T Tuition Statement for the 2025 tax year is now available to view and download through the Workday portal. As we enter the tax ...

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