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Preventing Misuse of Prescription Medications

A message from the Student Health Service Prescription medications such as narcotic pain relievers or medications used to treat anxiety or ADD are safe when used as prescribed, but can have safety and/or legal consequences ...

November Residence Life and Housing Updates

With November, quickly comes the end of the semester! The Office of Residence Life and Housing is in full prep mode to wrap this semester up smoothly, and also in planning/prep for the Spring 2018 ...

Kemper Scholars Program for first year students

Wake Forest University is honored to be part of the Kemper Scholars Program, which began in 1948.  The program combines scholarship aid, mentorship by James S. Kemper Foundation staff, and paid summer professional internship opportunities. ...

A message from the Vice President for Campus Life: Supporting One Another

The following message was sent out to students from Penny Rue, Vice President for Campus Life —————— For many of us, early November on campus brings anticipation of travel and turkey, as well as time ...

How weather-related closings or delays are announced

In the event of severe weather that prompts a delay or closing, Wake Forest will use several methods to alert students, faculty and staff to schedule changes. On occasion, because of snowy or icy weather ...

Message from Student Health Service

Message sent on behalf of the Student Health Service: A Wake Forest University undergraduate student has been evaluated for a possible case of mumps. The student was assessed and isolated to prevent the spread of ...

Denise Franklin

Dear Wake Forest Students, Faculty and Staff, I am saddened to announce that Denise Franklin, a third-year Master of Divinity student at the School of Divinity, died October 31 while undergoing care at a Winston-Salem ...

Fraternity and Sorority Information

It’s time to start talking to your student about their interest in joining a fraternity or sorority.  Here are some important dates to keep in mind as you have these conversations: Panhellenic Formal Recruitment: Recruitment ...

Fall Update from Residence Life and Housing

It’s truly turning Fall in Winston-Salem, and with that it means we are quickly looking towards the end of the Fall Semester, Winter Break, and the beginning of the Spring Semester. Below are a few ...

Senior Portraits and Purchasing a Yearbook

Senior Portraits: As graduation day creeps closer and closer, senior portraits are just around the corner. The Howler, Wake Forest’s official yearbook, in conjunction with Lifetouch Photography, will be holding two weeks of portrait sessions (one in the fall ...

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.

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