A message from President Wente
Today President Wente announced that Nell Jessup Newton, Professor Emerita of Law at the University of Notre Dame Law School, has agreed to serve as interim Provost for Wake Forest University, effective August 1. Read ...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Wake Alert Emergency: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Wake Forest University area until 07/17/2025 AT 5:45 PM. Seek shelter. Wake Alert Emergency Notification System Wake Forest ...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Wake Alert issued two severe thunderstorm warnings on July 12. You can view the Wake Alert website, and you can sign up to receive campus safety alerts via the WakeSafe app.
Scam Alert: Wake Forest Welcome Week party advertisement on social media
To parents/families of the Class of 2029, We are writing to you to share news of a scam that is circulating on social media. There is an Instagram account advertising a “Wake Forest Welcome Week” ...
Student Health Insurance Waiver/Enrollment opens today (July 2)
The following message was sent to all undergraduate parents and families; students received a student-focused copy as well Dear undergraduate parents and families, The Student Health Insurance waiver and enrollment forms are now open. All ...
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 ...
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.