First Year (’25)
Weekly messages for parents and families of incoming students in the Class of 2025 will be posted during the fall semester. We hope these will be a helpful resource for you as your student transitions to life at Wake Forest. Bookmark this site and check back each week for a new message. Families should also visit the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD) parents and families page for information about supporting your students.
Contact
To contact the Office of Family Engagement, please visit our contact page.
If Your Student Has a Problem
One of the best ways parents/families can help their students is to let them solve their own problems. Use the Stop, Drop, and Roll method when your student contacts you with a problem. The flyer also lists contact information for serious concerns where family intervention might be appropriate.
Orientation 2020 slide shows
Parent and family Orientation sessions are available online.
Parents & Families
The Office of Family Engagement provides information and support to Wake Forest parents, guardians, grandparents, and family members. Email is the primary vehicle of communication with families, so please keep your email up to date with Wake Forest. We encourage all families to subscribe to the Daily Deac blog, which gives a glimpse of campus life, plus important tips.