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!
Details, dates and registration information can be found on this page starting in May. You will also receive an email invitation for the Virtual Reception on June 24 (7:00-8:30 p.m. Eastern; it will be recorded) and in-person offerings as details are confirmed.
Please contact cunninj@wfu.edu with questions.
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.
Regional Receptions (In-person)
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 – San Francisco | TBD
- CT – Greenwich | TBD
- CO – Denver | TBD
- DC – Washington | July 13
- FL – Coral Gables/Miami | TBD
- FL – Palm Beach | June 12
- FL – Tampa | June 24
- 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
- NC – Charlotte | TBD
- 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) | TBD
- NY – Manhattan | June 18
- NY – Sag Harbor | August 3
(time to be announced) - OH – Columbus | August 6
- PA – Newtown (Philadelphia) | June 19
- PA – Pittsburgh | TBD
- TX – Dallas | TBD
- TN – Nashville | TBD
- VA – Richmond | June 25
- WA – Seattle | TBD
Top 10 reasons to attend a New Student Reception
- Meet other incoming students and families from your area. (You are welcome to attend multiple receptions!)
- Meet current students and build your WFU network.
- Learn more about how to get your best start at Wake.
- Make a connection with representatives from WFU – staff, alumni, and/or parent volunteers.
- Have your specific questions answered.
- Score a WFU ’29 keychain (students).
- Get a “Wake Forest Parent” static window cling for your car (parents/families).
- Feel less anxious about starting school because you will have met some great people in advance.
- Be warmly welcomed into the Wake Forest family.
- Get excited about the next 4 years at WFU!
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