Starting August 28, 2023, and running through the fall semester, weekly messages for parents and families of students in the Class of 2027 will be posted here and shared in the opt-in Daily Deac blog. We hope these will be a helpful resource as your student transitions to life at Wake Forest.
Latest Messages
Midterm Exams
This week, we will talk about midterms. Midterms are exams that happen about the middle of the semester. Not every class has a midterm exam, but for those who do, they are definitely on your students’ ...
If I do it, what is my student learning?
Your new Deacs are navigating a lot right now: their academics, their social lives, figuring out everything from when and where to eat, to how much studying they need to do, to how to live ...
The Frantic Phone Call/Text/FaceTime
One of the most challenging things for college parents and families is deciphering their student’s emotions. Instead of being at home across the kitchen table – where you can see every nuance of your student’s ...
Adjusting to the academic workload and homesickness
This week’s message for first-year families is about two common issues students face in their first few weeks of school: adjusting to the academic workload, and homesickness. In college, each class has a syllabus that ...
Navigating Residential Life
The school year has officially started, and your Deacs have a new home in their residence halls. Here are some tips on how your Deacs can make the most of their residential experience. Communication, diplomacy, ...
College is almost here!
College is almost ready to start, which means it’s time for us to begin our Weekly Messages for First-Year Families, which will be shared in the Daily Deac each week. Whether this is your first ...
The Many Moods of Move-In
Move-in is a big day. It’s the official start of college, and it is a lot of physical activity (likely in pretty hot weather). In addition to the physical exertions of move-in, there may also ...
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.