Public Health Guidelines for Family Weekend

The following message was sent to all parents and families

Dear Wake Forest Parents and Families,

Wake Forest families from all over the world will be on campus, at the football game and in Winston-Salem over the course of Family Weekend, October 1-3. We are excited to welcome families and we have some great events and activities planned. We are writing today to share public health guidance for the weekend.

As you are likely aware, Wake Forest University is adhering to the mayor of Winston-Salem’s mandate that masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces. Much of what is being planned for Family Weekend is intentionally being held outside where masks are not required, particularly when food or drink is being served. Because we do not have the ability to check vaccination status prior to each event and activity planned for the weekend, we ask families to allow the full protection offered by masks by not bringing food or beverages indoors.

A limited number of buildings are open for the public; the majority of campus buildings are still restricted to card access only, including the Wellbeing Center. University administrative buildings, including Reynolda Hall, ZSR Library, Benson Center, Wait Chapel and Davis Chapel and certain athletics buildings are accessible to visitors, subject to the current visitor mask policy and restrictions specific to particular buildings. Please note that our residential communities (i.e., student residences) are not open to the public; families should only enter them as needed and must be accompanied by their student.

For additional information regarding steps the University is taking to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission on campus, we strongly encourage you to review the University’s COVID-19 Notice.

We are grateful for your understanding and adherence to these protocols as we help create a safe experience for our guests on campus.

We are counting the days until Family Weekend!

Wake Forest Family Communications