Student Engagement

There’s more to school than school.

Wake Forest offers you the opportunity to expand your horizons within a community that is at once rooted in enduring traditions and characterized by innovation and adaptability to fast-changing contexts. Student Engagement invites you to become an engaged citizen in our community, to enhance your self-awareness while growing as a courageous leader, and to be a part of a tradition as well as part of the future. Your Wake Forest experience will allow you to not only broaden your perspective but also deepen your view.

Consider becoming an invested community member in one of the over 200 chartered student organizations and campus-wide initiatives. From service-oriented organizations to political groups to social organizations and religiously affiliated groups, there is bound to be an organization that aligns with your interests and curiosities.

Student Engagement at Wake Forest offers a multitude of ways to connect, explore and grow. Throughout the year, you’ll be able to take part in programs that complement your academic experience through the arts, traditions, political involvement, media and community service. Throughout these experiences, you’ll develop new skills, new friendships and new ways of seeing the world. Consider becoming an invested community member in one of the over 200 chartered student organizations and campus-wide initiatives. From service-oriented organizations to political groups to social organizations and religiously affiliated groups, there is bound to be an organization that aligns with your interests and curiosities.

Wake the Demons/First-Year Tailgate

August 27, 2025

The Wake Forest student body is invited to kick off the 2025 athletic season on Hearn Plaza at Wake the Demons! Come grab your exclusive t-shirt, hear from Coach Dickert and Athletic Director John Currie, and enjoy performances by the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black and Wake Forest spirit squads.

Learn the athletics traditions of what it’s like to be a student inside Truist Field as the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black and the Wake Forest Spirit Squads teach you game day cheers and chants. Students will also get an exclusive first look at the 2025 football intro video!

The event will conclude with a special fireworks display over Hearn Plaza and FREE late-night food trucks! Instructions will also be provided to first-year students on how to participate in the exclusive “Deacon Dash” at Allegacy Stadium the next day. Attendance is highly encouraged – GO DEACS!

Kick off the 2025 football season on Friday, August 29th, against Kennesaw State!

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Student Involvement Fair

September 2, 2025

The Fall Student Involvement Fair will be held on Tuesday, September 2 (rain date is Thursday, September 4) from 3:30-6:00 p.m. on Poteat Field. Students will be able to meet many of Wake’s student organizations and learn how to get involved on campus and in the community.

Look for more information via campus email and by following “The Link” events calendar.

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Family Weekend

September 26-28, 2025

Family Weekend is an excellent opportunity for families to visit students and share in the rich traditions and culture of Wake Forest. Experience favorite campus spots, meet new friends and families, and learn more about campus resources and opportunities!

Weekend highlights include our Deacon Family Festivities on Friday, access to the student tailgate area before the game time, Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, a Farewell Brunch on Sunday, and much more! 

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Homecoming Weekend

October 24-26, 2025

Homecoming is the fall reunion weekend for alumni, friends, and students of Wake Forest. It includes the Homecoming football game against Southern Methodist and activities organized by Student Union, Student Government, the Alumni Office and Athletics.