Beyond Campus
Discover what’s beyond campus.
Expand your horizons within the comfort of your own zip code.
Unique to Being a Deac
Your college experience isn’t limited to the borders of the university. Just off campus—and in the larger Winston-Salem area—are some incredible places to discover. Make it your mission to explore everything about the place you now call home.
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Winston-Salem is a thriving mid-sized city that includes galleries and shops; restaurants and sidewalk cafes; indoor and outdoor performance spaces and museums; parks and greenways, and more. Discover your favorite local places!
Reynolda House Museum of American Art boasts one of the premier American art collections in the Southeast. Students can visit this historic home and museum free with WFU ID, or visit the surrounding Reynolda Gardens and shops.
The Face to Face program brings world-class figures – from former presidents and business titans to legendary artists – directly to campus for engaging, high-profile discussions. As a Wake Forest student, you can attend these keynote events for free.
The START Gallery offers students the opportunity to display and sell their artwork, and, through its eight to 10 exhibitions a year, strives to create a unique experience for students interested in art or art management.
Winston-Salem, NC
With a laid-back, artsy vibe, Winston-Salem offers the convenience of a smaller city without the drama of a metropolis. Head west to the mountains, head east to the beach—either is just a few hours away.
Along with 250 years of history, the City of Arts and Innovation has two film festivals, six colleges and universities, professional baseball, 450 restaurants, opera and plenty of green space.
So grab a friend and get out there, explore and make yourself at home.
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Reynolda District
The 1917 estate of Katharine and R.J. Reynolds is a recreational and cultural gem connected to Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus by a short walking trail. The Reynolds family’s sprawling 64-room bungalow is now the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, which displays works by Georgia O’Keeffe and John Singer Sargent.
The grounds include breathtaking gardens with a restored 1913 conservatory and two miles of wooded trails that offer escape and recreation. Many visit the 170-acre estate to shop and dine in Reynolda Village, a collection of unique shops and restaurants in buildings that once supported the Reynolds farm.
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Face to Face
The Face to Face Speaker Forum brings world-class voices to Winston-Salem for moderated conversation, and every keynote event has its “moment.” Personal engagement and unique moments have made Face to Face one of the nation’s most highly regarded speaker series.
Yo-Yo Ma lent his priceless cello to a Wake Forest student, Peyton Manning described how a chat with Wake Forest’s Tim Duncan influenced his decision to delay going pro and George W. Bush recalled finding the right words after 9/11. When possible, student-led events on campus allow students to engage with speakers in one-on-one conversation.
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START Gallery
The START Gallery, the Wake Forest University Student Art Gallery, was founded in 2009 and is located in Reynolda Village adjacent to the University campus. The gallery offers students the opportunity to display and sell their artwork, and, through its eight to 10 exhibitions a year, strives to create a unique experience for students interested in art or art management.
START boasts various opportunities for students to get involved, including STARTyourself, which allows interested students to present solo shows of their work or to curate exhibitions of the work of others.
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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.