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COVID-19 news and updates

Please note that all COVID-19 news and updates are available on the coronavirus website. There is also an FAQ and an archive of all communications sent to the campus community.

Benefits of having a job while in college

This information was provided by the Student Employment Program Coordinator, ————— Some things never change… Do you remember the first time you saw someone using a cell phone? What about switching from a typewriter to ...

Timely Warning: Sexual Assault Reported

In order to promote safety on the Wake Forest University campus, the University is issuing this notification concerning a possible threat to the community. The Wake Forest Title IX Office is investigating a student’s report ...

A message from President Hatch

Dear Wake Forest community, As the world continues to learn about and adapt to concerns regarding COVID-19, Wake Forest is actively taking steps to help ensure the health and safety of our community. Wake Forest ...

Student Health Spring Break Closing

Student Health Service will be closed starting Friday, March 6th at 4 PM through Monday, March 16th at 8:15 AM. A registered nurse will be available for telephone consultations while the clinic is closed for urgent medical ...

Coronavirus Update: Wake Forest closes study abroad program in Venice

The following message is sent on behalf of Provost Rogan Kersh To the Wake Forest Community: In response to news of growing numbers of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in northern Italy and the possibility of ...

A message to Casa Artom students and families

Dear WFU/Venice: Casa Artom Students and Parents/Families, I am writing in follow-up to my communication from earlier this week to inform you that Wake Forest has made the difficult decision to suspend the Spring 2020 ...

Special Message from the Director of ISSS

The following message was sent to international members of our campus community from the Director of International Student and Scholar Services —————– Dear International Community, As you may have heard in the news, the Coronavirus ...

A message about Spring Break travel and Coronavirus

The following message was sent to undergraduate parents and families Dear Wake Forest parents and families, Given the considerable media attention on coronavirus (COVID-19), and in keeping with our Family Communications Philosophy, I am writing today ...

Travel alert regarding coronavirus (COVID-19)

The following message is sent on behalf of Dr. Cecil Price, director of the Student Health Service: The new coronavirus (COVID-19) that recently emerged in China has been detected in a number of other locations ...

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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