Once You’re Here
Getting settled in the Forest.
It’s new, it’s exciting, and it starts right now.
What to expect when you arrive.
The Wake Forest experience is deep, layered, and designed to challenge and support the development of the whole student simultaneously. Our entire campus is a classroom. Here, living and learning are forever combined within a diverse community. The residential commons model is intentionally designed to connect students to the resources they will need to thrive at Wake Forest.
Select from the following topics to learn more.
Your Guide to Orientation
Get ready for New Deac Week!
New Deac Week is our in-person Orientation for new students and their families. The activities have been purposefully designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn more about the resources that will be available to the newest members of our community.
Beyond the educational sessions, students will have the chance to connect with each other socially. Note that most of the time, our sessions are student-only or parent/family-only.
Download the New Deac Week schedule.
The New Deac Week Orientation schedule—which shows in-person Orientation activities—will be available via the Guidebook app later this summer. You will be able to download the app to your mobile device from the Apple or Google Play store.
Orientation, New Student and Transition Programs
Orientation, New Student and Transition Programs plans and implements new student Orientation, coordinates Pre-Orientation programs, communicates with incoming and current students, supports new transfer students, and is closely connected with academic advising.
Getting Connected on Campus
Technology at your fingertips.
Learn how to connect to campus Wi-Fi, print, receive tech support, and more. Ensuring you have a great tech experience is important to us. Our Information Systems Service Desk, The Bridge, is located in the Atrium of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library for drop-in service.
Living on Campus
In The Forest, you’ll find a residential experience that affords you the freedom to be exactly who you are and explore who you want to be, surrounded by the resources necessary for each student to reach their full potential.
Parking & Transportation
Wake Forest is a compact, walkable, and bikeable campus. You don’t have to have a car: we have a robust shuttle system that can take you to to various shopping centers, Wake Downtown, and more, plus Zipcars, a car-sharing service. If you bring a car, you will park in a designated lot off campus (shuttle service is provided).
Wellbeing
Taking care of yourself—and each other—is part of what it means to be a Deac. Through Thrive and our campus culture of care, students are supported across the Eight Dimensions of Wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for support, connection or ways to stay active, these resources are here to help you thrive.
Ways to Get Involved
At Wake Forest, involvement is at the heart of the student experience. From building community to living out Pro Humanitate, students are encouraged to explore their passions and make a meaningful impact. These offices offer pathways to help you get connected.
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.