From August 3-December 14, weekly messages for parents and families of students in the Class of 2030 will be posted here and shared in the opt-in Daily Deac blog. We hope these will be a helpful resource.
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Latest Messages
Self-Advocacy: "If I Do It, What Is My Student Learning?"
When your student faces an administrative hurdle or an issue with a campus service, your natural instinct may be to step in and handle it for them. However, true student growth happens when they learn ...
Navigating Social Life and Belonging
As the initial excitement of the semester settles, many first-year students begin to worry heavily about their social circles. It is incredibly common for students to feel lonely or falsely assume that everyone else has ...
Navigating the Frantic Phone Call/FaceTime/Text
Sometime during the first few weeks of the term, you may receive an emotional phone call, FaceTime, or text expressing sudden frustration about classes, roommates, making friends, and whether they ‘fit’ at Wake Forest. When ...
FDOC (First Day of Classes)
The First Day of Classes (FDOC) is officially here! This week marks the true beginning of your student’s academic and social integration at Wake Forest. You can guide your student through these critical opening weeks ...
Setting the Stage for Autonomy and Wellbeing
As your student prepares to transition to independent living, they will take full ownership of their daily routines. Without family reminders, they must independently manage their sleep, nutrition, and personal boundaries. You can help your ...
The Many Moods of Move-In
Move-In Day is a milestone filled with high energy and deep emotions. As you unpack boxes and navigate the campus, expect a wide range of feelings from both your student and yourself. To maintain a ...
Partnering Through Privacy: Understanding FERPA
As we prepare for the upcoming semester, we want to share how university staff and families can best support our new students together. Our students are protected by a federal law called the Family Educational ...
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.