Communications
Let’s keep in touch.
Catch up on every Tuesday update sent to new Wake families this summer.
Important Messages for New Families
Every Tuesday starting May 1, new families will receive a message with reminders of deadlines and action items, as well as advice.
You can see both student and family emails below. The newest emails will appear first.
Residence Life and Housing will send emails to new students about their residential experience in The Forest, including move-in. Those emails to students can be found here.
Emails New Families Have Received
- June 23: Budgeting for Your College StudentDear parents and families, This week’s update talks about how to budget for your college student. As we often say, there is no right or wrong – only what is right for your family. But having open conversations now about […]
- June 16: Meal Plans, Campus Dining, and Textbook Purchasing Dear parents and families, This week, we have important financial and logistical items to address, including a look at campus dining and planning how to purchase students’ textbooks and course materials. Action Item Tracker Announcements Featured Topic: Meal Plans and […]
- June 9: Travel Planning, Transportation, and Pre-Orientation DatesDear parents and families, This week’s focus is on how you get to campus—from airport options to car registration and your student’s official Move-In date. Action Item Tracker Health and Immunization FormsDue July 1We continue to stress that students should […]
- June 2: Campus Safety, Alert System, and Housing AssignmentsDear parents and families, Nothing is more important than the safety of our community. This week, we focus on campus safety alerts, cybersecurity, and how your student can begin getting involved in campus life. Action Item Tracker Housing 101 WebinarThis webinar took place on May 20 and has been recorded for families and students who could not view it live.
- May 19: Health & Wellbeing: Deacon Health, Appointments, and Essential Conversations
Dear parents and families, This week, we focus on health and wellbeing — from how your student will manage their physical care to the important conversations you need to have before they arrive. But first — your weekly reminder of […]- May 12: Summer Advising, Course Selection, and Academic Support
Dear parents and families of incoming students, This week, we’re focusing on summer advising, course selection, and ensuring your student is technologically ready for the start of classes. Action Item Tracker Health Forms & ApplicationsDue July 1Remind your student to […]- Action Needed: Set up your Wake Network account
This message was sent to P’30 families who have not yet logged in to Wake Network Dear [Your Name], Welcome to Wake Forest! I’m sure you’re getting lots of exciting information from us as your student prepares to join us in […]- Coming Soon: Invitations to our Class of 2030 summer events
This message was sent to P’30 families who have already logged in to Wake Network Dear [Your Name], Welcome to Wake Forest! I’m sure you’re getting lots of exciting information from us as your student prepares to join us in August […]- May 5: Granting Access—Your Student’s Financial & Privacy Permissions
Dear parents and families of incoming students, This week’s focus is on how your student grants you access to their academic, financial, and housing information, which is a critical process for the coming year. Action Item Tracker Housing & Dining […]- May 1: Welcome to the Wake Forest Family! Your First Steps for Summer
Dear parents and families of incoming students, Welcome to the Wake Forest family! I’m Dr. Betsy Chapman (’92, MA ’94), Executive Director of Family Communications. I’ll be your primary point of contact for the next four years, sending you a […]
Emails New Students Have Received
Residence Life and Housing will send emails to new students about their residential experience in The Forest, including move-in. Those emails to students can be found here.
- June 1: Forestry 101 – Student Health Forms & Insurance
- May 22: Forestry 101 | Update on Pre-Orientation Waitlists
- May 13: Prepare for Your Home in The Forest: Housing Updates and Reminders (from Residence Life and Housing)
- May 1: Forestry 101: Let’s Get Started
- April 30: Congratulations and Welcome to Wake Forest (from Dr. Shea)
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.
- May 19: Health & Wellbeing: Deacon Health, Appointments, and Essential Conversations