New Parent and Family Resources
Support that’s always within reach.
Find guides, glossaries, and contacts to help you navigate Wake with ease.
WFU Resources for New Families
Sending your child off to college is one of the greatest emotional and financial investments you will ever make. We want to ensure parents and families have all the resources they need to understand the college transition and how we support our students—and our families.
A-Z of WFU
Colleges have a lot of acronyms, and many terms might have changed from your own time in college. Browse our glossary for important Wake Forest lingo.
After Hours Help
What do you do if it is after business hours and your student needs help? Find resources here.
Campus Safety Alerts
Campus safety alerts are sent via the WakeSafe app. Makes sure you download WakeSafe and enable notifications if you wish to see campus alerts.
Checklist for New Parents and Families
Use our family checklist to stay informed of your due dates and action items this summer.
Emails
Starting May 1, new students will receive an email every Monday and new families will one every Tuesday. Read the messages here.
Hotels, Restaurants, and Local Favorites
View a list of hotels, restaurants, and other must-do’s around town that Wake Forest families recommend you check out while you’re here.
Move-in Day Information
Your student’s Move-in Day depends on their plans: Aug. 13 – Wilderness to Wake and Marching Band Pre-Orientations only; Aug. 14 – all other Pre-Orientation programs; Aug. 18 – all new students not doing a Pre-Orientation program. Students will instructions for their move-in day.
Closer to August, we will provide a detailed Move-In Guide and the New Deac Welcome Week (aka Orientation) schedule.
New Student Receptions
Join us for a Virtual Information Session on June 23 (it will be recorded) and/or for a local reception (in person).
Stop, Drop, and Roll
This is our recommended framework for families to use when their student tells them about a problem, frustration, or a decision to be made; our framework promotes student independence and problem-solving.
Student Healthcare at Deacon Health
Help your student prepare to navigate their healthcare before they come to school.
Transportation & Travel
Learn about airports served by our shuttle services as you make your way to campus.
Who to Contact For…
This is where you’ll find the most-often needed resources; you can also email or call 336.758.4237 for assistance.
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.