New Student Receptions
Meet the cast of your next four years.
This summer, a series of receptions for new students in the Class of 2029 and their families will be held in person across the country in June, July and August. These receptions provide the perfect opportunity for the newest Demon Deacons to meet face-to-face before coming to campus in August. We hope that you’ll join us for an in-person reception, should one be offered in your home area or wherever you may be this summer!
Below you will find information and registration links for the virtual reception and our in-person receptions. Invitations will also be sent via email beginning in mid-May.
Should you have any questions about these events, please contact Janelle Cunningham (cunninj@wfu.edu) or Charlotte Allen (’23) (allenc@wfu.edu) in the Office of Family Engagement.
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Virtual Reception – June 24
All new students and families are encouraged to attend the Virtual Reception on June 24 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST. The Virtual Reception will cover important information about: registering for classes, approaching residential living, advice from current students, and top tips for transitioning to college.
PLEASE NOTE: Information on how to join the Zoom Webinar will be sent to all registrants on June 23 (the day before the event) and it will also be posted on this page.
The Virtual Reception is setup in a Webinar format and will be recorded. If you’re not able to attend the live event, don’t worry! We’ll be posting a recording shortly after the event.
In-Person Receptions
We invite incoming students and their parents/families to attend the reception that is most convenient, whether it is in your hometown or elsewhere. Preregistration is required. Check this list frequently over the summer, as new dates and locations may be added.
Once all details are confirmed for a reception, the city name will appear in gold, indicating that it has a link to register for that event. Please click on the link to register.
- CA – Los Angeles | June 22
- CA – San Diego | July 13
(Current Students & Families, Former Families, and Alumni are invited to attend!) - CA – San Francisco | June 17
- CT – Greenwich | July 17
- CO – Denver | TBD
- DC – Washington | July 13
- FL – Coral Gables/Miami | July 26
- FL – Orlando | July 22
(all current students & families welcome to attend) - FL – Palm Beach | June 12
- FL – Tampa | June 24
(all current students & families welcome to attend) - IL – Chicago | July 31
- MA – Boston | August 6
- MA – Martha’s Vineyard | August 8
- MA – Nantucket | August 10
(time to be announced) - MD – Baltimore | July 24
- MN – Minneapolis | May 25
(all current students & families welcome to attend) - NC – Charlotte | August 7
- NC – Mooresville (Charlotte Area) | TBD
- NC – Raleigh/Triangle | TBD
- NC – Winston-Salem | July 28
- NJ – Avalon | July 31
- NJ – Summit | TBD
- NY – Bronxville | July 30
- NY – Long Island (Glen Head) | August 7
- NY – Manhattan | June 18
- NY – Sag Harbor | August 3
- OH – Columbus | August 6
- PA – Newtown (Philadelphia) | June 19
- PA – Pittsburgh | June 22
- TX – Dallas | June 25
(All current students and families welcome to attend) - TN – Nashville | July 31
- VA – Richmond | June 25
(all current students & families welcome to attend) - WA – Seattle | July 22
2024 Reception Attendees
