New Student Receptions
Meet the cast of your next four years.
Connect with fellow Wake families at summer gatherings in your area.
Won’t you join us?
The Office of Family Engagement invites you to join us this summer at our Virtual Information Session and a New Student Reception near you!
Below you will find information and registration links for the Virtual Information Session 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 the Office of Family Engagement at
Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, June 23
7-8:30 p.m. ET
All new students and families are encouraged to attend the Virtual Information Session on June 23. Information covered will include:
- Registering for classes
- Approaching residential living
- Advice from current students
- Top tips for transitioning to college
This information session is setup in a Zoom 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.
Information on how to join the Zoom Webinar will be sent to all registrants on June 22 (the day before the event) and it will also be posted here.
In-Person Receptions
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! These events are all about building your Wake Forest community before you arrive on campus in August.
Check this list frequently over the summer, as new dates and locations will be added throughout May and June.
Invitations will be emailed to new students and families based on the primary address on file with Wake Forest. Registration links will be posted on this page soon thereafter.
Before registering, please be aware of the following:
- Out of respect for our hosts and to ensure the best experience for everyone, pre-registration is required.
- If an event is at capacity, the registration form will automatically prompt you to join our waitlist, and we encourage you to do so! This will let us know you are interested in attending. Our team will be in contact should space become available for you (and your guests) to attend.
- A WakeNetwork account is required to register.
- Don’t have one? – No problem. You can view instructions on creating a WakeNetwork account.
- Need help? – Contact our WakeNetwork team at .
Event Schedule & Registrations
*Click on the city name to register for that event.*
| Location | Date |
|---|---|
| CA – Los Angeles | Saturday, July 18 |
| CA – San Diego | Thursday, July 30 |
| CA – San Francisco | Friday, July 17 |
| CO – Denver | TBA |
| CT – Darien | Wednesday, July 22 |
| CT – Greenwich | Wednesday, June 3 |
| DC – Washington | Wednesday, July 15 |
| FL – Palm Beach | Wednesday, June 17 |
| FL – Tampa | Tuesday, August 4 |
| IL – Chicago | Sunday, August 2 |
| LA – New Orleans | Sunday, August 9 |
| MA – Boston | Wednesday, June 24 |
| MD – Baltimore | Thursday, July 23 |
| NC – Greensboro | Wednesday, August 5 |
| NJ – Avalon | Thursday, July 9 |
| NJ – Summit | TBA |
| NJ – Summit | Wednesday, July 22 |
| NY – Glen Head | Thursday, August 6 |
| OH – Columbus | TBA |
| PA – Philadelphia | Monday, July 13 |
| TN – Nashville | Thursday, July 30 |
| TX – Dallas | Wednesday, June 10 |
| TX – Houston | Tuesday, June 9 |
| VA – Vienna | TBA |
| WA – Seattle | Monday, August 3 |
Checklist
Refer to the new student checklist to stay on track of all your summer tasks leading up to move-in.
Before You Arrive
Here’s what to prioritize over the summer to ensure you have a smooth transition to college life.
Once You’re Here
Learn about how students experience campus and how to make a home at Wake Forest University.
Academic Success
We have a robust suite of academic support offices to help students succeed in the classroom.
New Deac Week
Learn more about our in-person Orientation experience for students as well as parents/families.
Campus Resources
Explore our vast network of campus departments and resources that students will use at Wake Forest.