Off Campus Newsletter - July 1, 2025
Students who will be living off campus for the 2025-26 academic year received this off campus newsletter, which contains important due dates and action items they will need to complete by August.
Tests of Emergency Alert Notification System June 9-11
Wake Forest’s Indoor Emergency Alert Systems will be tested from Monday, June 9, through Wednesday, June 11. Testing will occur between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The tests are being conducted to ensure that the ...
Re-envisioning inclusive excellence at Wake Forest
Wake Forest will be taking essential steps this summer to re-envision how the University promotes connections across the campus community, broadens its approach to inclusive excellence, and strives for intentional belonging. This re-envisioning will also ...
Commencement 2025 - Important Guest Information
Bottom Line Up Front: The Commencement ceremony lasts approximately three-and-a-half hours and is held outdoors on Hearn Plaza. Temperatures can vary widely, so check the local weather forecast. Most seats are in full sun, so plan ...
A message from President Wente and Provost Gillespie
President Wente and Provost Gillespie shared this message with the campus community regarding “A Call for Constructive Engagement,” a statement organized by the American Association of Colleges and Universities and the American Academy of Arts and ...
Textbook buyback and rental return information
It’s textbook buyback and rental return season at the Bookstore in Taylor Hall (April 28 – May 10). Students will want to be sure to take advantage of buyback options, and for those who have ...
IMPORTANT - Plan for Move Out
The Office of Residence Life and Housing sent this message to resident students about move-out planning.
Interim Housing Reminders and Summer 2025 Housing Info
The Office of Residence Life and Housing sent resident students a message about interim housing, summer housing, and inspection of AEDs (i.e., defibrillators) next week.
IMPORTANT 2025-26 Housing Selection Updates
The Office of Residence Life and Housing sent a message to resident students this morning with an update on the housing selection process and available resources to assist students. You can read the full message ...
Dr. Julie Freischlag to retire at the end of 2025 as CEO of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
This morning, President Wente sent a message to the campus community announcing that Dr. Julie A. Freischlag will retire at the end of 2025 as CEO and chief academic officer of Atrium Health Wake Forest ...
Contact
To contact the Office of Family Engagement or Family Communications, please visit our contact page.
For mental health assistance: 336-758-CARE (2273) is a service that ensures someone will always be available (i.e., 24/7 M-F, weekends and university holidays) to provide caring and thoughtful consultation services for Wake Forest students in need of mental health assistance or support. You can also visit we.wfu.edu for resources.