Campus Essentials
Make yourself at home.
Hungry? Tired? Need a place to park? We’ve got you covered.
Life in the Forest
There are many core services that support daily student life at Wake Forest: including residence life and housing, dining options, mail services, parking and vehicle registration, and other practical campus services. It’s your starting point for understanding how the day-to-day side of Wake Forest works and how we help students thrive in their new home.
How You’ll Experience the Forest
Residence Life (Housing)
Find information on the residential experience, including: housing assignments, roommates, what is included in rooms, your Deacon OneCard (student ID), and more.
Dining
Learn more about Wake Forest Dining and its many dining venues, as well as meal plans. We have something for everyone—dig in and discover all we have to offer!
Mail Services
Information about how to find your PO Box number (available later this summer) and how to ship items to campus (for both U.S. Mail and UPS, FedEx, etc.).
Transportation and Parking
Everything you need to know about registering a car, where you park on campus, our Wake Forest shuttle system, Zipcars, and more.
Deacon Health
Deacon Health is an on-campus primary care clinic, helping students stay healthy. Deacon Health offers primary care visits, care for acute illnesses and minor injuries, and STI screening and treatment. Students also have access to immunizations, X-rays, pharmacy, and laboratory services.
Information Systems
Need tech help? Information Systems has you covered.
Division of Campus Life
The Division of Campus Life consists of a broad range of offices focused on supporting and developing the Wake Forest student experience. In the spirit of Pro Humanitate, we cultivate a transformative campus experience through curiosity, care, and connection. In doing so, we foster an inclusive learning community where all matter, belong, and thrive.
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.