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Other Important Information
Key Dates
| MAY 3 | |
| New Student website goes live! | Please visit newstudents.wfu.edu |
| Pre-orientation Program Applications Available (deadline June 7) | Please visit Pre-Orientation Programs page for more information |
| MAY 13 | |
| Check WIN for financial aid disbursement requirements | WIN |
| JUNE 1 | |
| Students may view their registration time in WIN | Available in WIN |
| Ensure that your parents/family members have completed the Family Record Form | Complete the Family Record Form |
| New academic year WakeWare laptops available for purchase online or in the Bookstore | Purchase online at WakeWare |
| MAY 17 | |
| Log in to College Board and designate WFU as AP score recipient | More Information |
| Submit IB scores | More Information |
| New Student Receptions | |
| From early June to early August, receptions for new students and their families will be held across the country. The 2021 New Student Receptions will be offered virtually and also in person in selected local areas. We hope that every incoming family will join us at one of the virtual options (June 22 or July 14), and that you’ll also register for a local reception should one be offered in your area. Registration is required so we can have an accurate count of attendees. | Register Here |
| JUNE 4 | |
| Deacon OneCard Photo Submission (available online May 3) | Complete Form Here |
| Housing & Dining Application (available online May 3) | Complete Application Here |
| JUNE 7 | |
| Pre-orientation registration closes Pre-orientation programs are optional, but strongly encouraged | Please visit Pre-Orientation Programs page for more information |
| Directed Self-Placement for writing course enrollment (available May 31) | |
| Authorize Third-Party Payers on DEAC Account | Instructions |
| JUNE 22 | |
| New Student Reception (virtual) | Pre-Register Here |
| JULY 1 | |
| Submit Disabilities Documentation | Disability Services |
| Health Information and Immunization Form (available May 13) | Form |
| Submit COVID-19 vaccine information | Upload your documentation to the Student Health Portal. |
| Record your name in NameCoach | Available in WIN |
| JULY 5 | |
| Writing Course Survey | Sent to your WFU email on June 21 |
| JULY 12 - JULY 16 | |
| Registration for Fall Courses | More Information |
| JULY 13 | |
| Foreign Language Placement Test (available online May 13) | Complete on the Office of Academic Advising Website |
| Sign up for Project Wake | |
| JULY 14 | |
| New Student Reception (virtual) | Pre-Register Here |
| JULY 19 | |
| Complete Course Preference Survey | Sent via WFU Email on July 9 |
| JULY 30 | |
| Housing Assignments Released | Sent via WFU Email |
| AUGUST 1 | |
| Fall Tuition Due (Statement available on DEAC July 15) | Instructions Log into (DEAC) to view statement and make payment. |
| Health Insurance Enrollment/Waiver Form (available June 1) | Complete Form in BCBS |
| AUGUST 2 | |
| Register your car for a Parking Pass (if applicable) | Transportation and Parking |
| AUGUST 12 | |
| Check WIN for financial holds | |
| Students may view Fall course schedule in WIN | WIN |
| AUGUST 15 | |
| Complete Social Belonging Online Program (available August 1) | Sent via WFU Email |
| AUGUST 16 | |
| Register cellphone with Wake Ready | Instructions |
| Register property with University Police | Form |
| Download the LiveSafe App (optional) | More Information |
| AUGUST 19 - AUGUST 20 | |
| First-Year Move-in Days | |
| AUGUST 23 | |
| Fall 2020 Classes Begin | |