A Hub For Wake Families
Whether you need information on important academic dates, support available for students, communications to families, family events, safety, or other key topics, please refer to our family resources below.
Most Visited Resources
Family Info by P’ Year
We’ve gathered information and resources specific to each class of students, as well as prospective families and grandparents.
Family Communications
The Daily Deac blog is just one way in which we share important news, offer advice about supporting your students, and cover a variety of WFU activities and events to help you get a sense of campus life. Subscribe below and be sure to check out other ways to stay in touch!
- What’s Happening on CampusIn this Issue: We’ve swung back into a bit of chillier weather. Today’s high is only going to be 62, and for the past […]
- Recommended viewing – This Is WaterIn this Issue: a Commencement speech that transcends Commencement: This is Water by David Foster Wallace T.S. Eliot said “April is the cruellest […]
Parent and Family Events
We hope you’ll plan to visit your student on campus often during their four years with us! But we especially hope you’ll attend these events:
Important Dates & Deadlines
Where to find important dates and deadlines for families.
Support for Students
Does your student need help with something? Wake Forest has abundant resources; here’s a quick guide to some of them.
- Workday Jobaids and Training
- Academic and Personal Support Offices
- Who to Contact for…
- Deacon Health After Hours Nurse Line (336.758.5218 and follow prompts)
- We Are Wake 336.758.CARE (2273) (support for student mental health)
- Residence Life and Housing’s Help @ Home (e.g., work orders for room, keys, etc.)
- For International Students
Campus Safety & Help
Nothing is more important than the safety of our students.
Let's Keep in Touch!
Update your contact info, connect with the Office of Family Engagement (336.758.4237) or Family Communications (), follow our official social media, and more.