WakeParents & Families
E-newsletter from the Office of Family Engagement
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The passing of a Wake Forest legend
Dear Wake Forest families, today I have some sad news from campus about the loss of our beloved colleague and friend, Dr. Ed Wilson (‘43). Here is an excerpt from President Wente's message to campus:
“Last night, longtime retired Professor of English and Provost Emeritus Edwin G. Wilson (’43) passed away at the age of 101. Appropriately known as 'Mr. Wake Forest,' no one has been more closely associated with Wake Forest University or told its story more eloquently and passionately for the last half century than Dr. Wilson.
A man of extraordinary character, grace, and wisdom, Dr. Wilson has been a beloved and influential figure at Wake Forest for more than 80 years. He represented the best of Wake Forest and had a profound impact on the University, Winston-Salem and North Carolina. He has inspired generations of students to love poetry, value community and care deeply about Wake Forest. In speeches, class lectures and conversations, his eloquent voice moved us to be better thinkers and better people.”
I encourage our alumni families to share their memories of Dr. Wilson at edwilson.wfu.edu, and invite all families to read more about this remarkable man. More than any other person, Dr. Wilson helped teach me how to be a good Wake Forester. May his memory be a blessing.
As your students conclude their Spring Break, we wish them safe travels home, and a strong finish to the semester.
Go Deacs!
Betsy Chapman, Ph.D. (’92, MA ’94)
Executive Director of Family Communications
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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines*
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March 9-17*
Spring Break (no classes)
March 18*
Registration for Summer Session begins
March 18-29*
Lower division and major/minor advising period
March 25*
Last day to drop with a grade of “W”
April 1-5*
registration for fall courses for current students (i.e., ‘24-’27s)
May 1*
Classes end
May 3-4, 6-7, and 9-10
Final exams
* See the Academic Services calendar, which lists these and other key academic dates.
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For new families (of Early Decision students admitted to the Class of 2028)
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Welcome, P’28s (families of newly-admitted students in the Class of 2028)! We are continuing to update our New Students website for the Class of 2028, which will launch on May 1st.
Please note that all the information on that website right now pertains to the Class of 2027, not your incoming students, so do not go by those dates, or complete any forms there. We will send all P’28 families an email around May 1st once the new site is ready.
We are including you in this e-newsletter so that you can begin to see the kinds of communications that Wake Forest families receive. Please keep in mind that the details and deadlines in other sections of this e-newsletter only apply to currently-enrolled students (Classes of 2024-2027), not your incoming Deacs.
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Academics
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From the Office of Academic Advising (OAA):
- The advising period for Fall 2024 registration for currently enrolled students (i.e., ‘24-’27) begins Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 29. During the advising period, students should be meeting with their academic advisers to discuss registration for Fall 2024 and to have their advising hold removed in Workday. Students who do not meet with their advisers to get their advising hold removed will not be able to register for Fall 2024 classes. Registration will take place April 1 – April 5. (NOTE: Class of ‘28 incoming students will register over the summer).
- Second part-of-term classes began March 6. The deadline to drop a second part-of-term class is March 29.
- The last day to withdraw from a second part-of-term course with a grade of “W” is April 11.
- The last day to change from a course that was initially designated pass/fail to a letter grade in an approved full-term course is April 12.
From Undergraduate Summer Session:
- Registration for Summer Session 2024 opens on Monday, March 18! The Summer Session website has all the information you need to consider how Summer Session might benefit your current or incoming student. Please contact us with any questions.
From CLASS – Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success:
- Encourage your students to attend our monthly OWLS workshop - Building Healthy Habits: How Health and Academics Go Hand in Hand on Wednesday, March 20 at 4 p.m. in Benson 410. We will break down how the details in our day add up and ways small changes can make a difference. Students who attend will be entered to win a private study room during finals - the CLASS Ultimate Study Experience - priceless!
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NEWS
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From Workday Student:
- As of the first week of March, your student was able to begin using Workday Student to prepare for advising and course registration, and starting in July, their financial information will be in Workday, too.
- You may receive an email from WFU Workday with the subject line Proxy Account Information saying an account has been set up for you in Workday. That’s because your student is giving you access to information, which may include the ability to see and pay bills. Note that parents and families will continue to use DEAC to pay any remaining spring or summer balances, but starting in July, you will only use Workday. Watch for more information from Student Financial Services in the coming weeks.
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Events
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From the Wake the Arts:
- Hanes Gallery Director Paul Bright, with the artist Dread Scott and WFU alum Cristin Tierney, is very pleased to be organizing the artist's All African People's Consulate (AAPC) project at this year's Venice Biennale. If you happen to find yourself in Venice between April 20 and the end of September, please come by the AAPC at the Castello Gallery, not far from the Giardini where you'll see much of the rest of the 60th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia. The project is among those officially selected by Biennale curator Adriano Pedrosa, which take place at sites throughout Venice. For more information click here.
From the Office of Sustainability:
- Move out, don't throw out! Encourage your students to start planning ahead for move out by sorting through their items early. Students with unwanted items should bring them to the Spring Clean Out: Buy Nothing Sale on April 19 from 11:00am - 7:00pm taking place in the grassy area between Bostwick and Johnson Residence Halls. While they’re there they can browse for anything they might need for their room next year. Students are encouraged to take what they want and leave what they don’t. All unclaimed items at the end of the day will be donated to Goodwill through the DeacsDonate program. (Rain date: April 22)
From the Office of Civic & Community Engagement:
- It’s that time of year again! Registration for this year’s Wake ’N Shake — a 12-hour dance marathon benefitting the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund and the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist — is live. Last year the WFU community came together to raise $248,234.50! All students are welcome to join in on the fight against cancer. Students can register today.
- Deacon Dialogue: Let’s Talk is a new initiative for Wake Forest students through the Office of Civic & Community Engagement. Through each unique topic, we’ll focus on broadening our perspective, exchanging ideas, and using conversations as a catalyst for change. Have your student join us for upcoming conversations:
- Students should save the date for DESK, our annual service event which provides local elementary school children with personalized study spaces and serves as a fundraiser to support local education equity initiatives. This year’s event will be held on April 11th on Upper Davis Field.
From Student Insurance:
- Spring 24 semester coverage will run until 7/31/2024. Information on the 2024-2025 policy will start appearing later this Spring.
- If you have a student-athlete arriving at WFU between May - July, please reach out to Athletics to make sure their personal coverage meets the WFU requirements.
- If your student is in need of coverage, they can be added at any time during the policy term, at a prorated amount. Email sip@wfu.edu for information.
From Face to Face Speaker Forum:
- Face to Face welcomes Emmy Award-Winning Comedian and Bestselling Author Trevor Noah, known for Hosting “The Daily Show” on April 30 at LJVM Coliseum. Tickets are still available at facetoface.wfu.edu. At the conclusion of this event, Face to Face will announce the line-up for Season Four!
- Students are able to attend for free. Information about student registration is forthcoming.
From Office of Information Systems: Join Information Systems for TechX:
- On March 26 and 27, TechX —the Information Systems annual Academic Technology showcase — will recognize fresh and creative ways technology is being incorporated into classrooms and work communities. The event will feature live and recorded online presentations from technology leaders and experts.
- Laura Ware Adlington (’10), Wake Forest alumna and stained glass preservationist, will serve as this year’s keynote. Adlington will highlight the intersections between technology and historical research. Read more.
- True Stories of Unleashing the Power of AI in the Classroom —a live, in person session about AI and teaching instruction—will take place on Tuesday, the 26th, at noon in Pugh Auditorium.
- A celebratory meet and greet with refreshments and light snacks on Thursday, March 28 will follow!
See the Events Calendar.
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Resources
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From the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD)
- With just 7 weeks left in the semester, now is the perfect time for your student to intensify their job or internship hunt. Encourage them to utilize Handshake to uncover new prospects. For optimal results, it's important for them to keep their profiles and career interests current and to set up saved searches.
- Persistence is key in this journey – remind them that success comes to those who persevere. Students should apply for positions as they come across them, not waiting until the last minute. The more applications they submit, the higher their chances of securing that ideal job or internship. And remember, most students find their roles within six months after graduation, so there's no need to panic. Learn more on our Parents & Family webpage.
From Student Financial Services:
- Need a copy of your student’s 1098-T tax form? Students can elect to receive their tax forms electronically and grant proxy access to parents or tax preparers via WIN. For more information, please visit the Tax Information page on the Student Financial Services website.
- Have your students Sign up for Direct Deposit! Wake Forest encourages students to utilize direct deposit as doing so provides students with a convenient and secure way to access their funds faster.
From Transportation and Parking Services: FAQ: How can my student get around campus and the community?
- Wake Forest is a compact, walkable, and bikeable campus with a robust shuttle system and car-sharing service. Here are some alternative transportation options available to students:
- Ride the Wake Line, with continual service to Wake Downtown, popular shopping areas, and off-campus housing. Airport shuttles are available and a popular option for students during seasonal breaks. Download the Passio GO app to track WFU shuttles in real time.
- Bring a bike to campus with you! Registration is free and bike racks are prevalent on campus. The ReCycle Bike Share program offers a limited number of semester-long loaners.
- Hop in a Zipcar! Zipcars are located near the first-year residence halls and are available to all students 18+. Rates include gas and secondary insurance.
- Find more information >> Transportation: Your Guide To Getting Around
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Athletics
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From Athletics:
- The fall semester will be here before we all know, so make plans now for the 2024 football season, as premium season tickets are on sale now! Our premium seating areas offer the very best seats and VIP amenities for every home game and concert at Allegacy Stadium. You can visit the football premium seating page and request more information by clicking here.Don't worry, if you can't make it to every game your students would love to use these seats as well!
- The top-ranked Diamond Deacs are back in action at David F. Couch Ballpark! Flex plans and single game tickets are available for the remainder of our home schedule. Click here to purchase your tickets online now. New for the 2024 season, Wake Forest Athletics is offering the Diamond Suite for purchase. The Diamond Suite amenities include 16 tickets, a food/beverage package, televisions, wet bar, and refrigerator. For more information on suite pricing and availability, call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext 1.
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Parents & Families Page
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Parents and Families Page is your portal to news and information specifically for Wake Forest families.
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Any emails that are sent to all students, faculty, and staff are archived on the Family News website.
See our Who to Contact for... page if you need to contact a particular department, or our After Hours Help page. If you have an urgent need to reach someone at the University because you have an urgent concern that cannot wait until the next business day, please see our After Hours Help page.
Contact the Office of Family Engagement at parents@wfu.edu or 336.758.4237.
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The Office of Family Engagement
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
1.800.752.8568
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