WakeParents & Families
E-newsletter from the Office of Family Engagement
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The Lighting of the Quad.
Finals are almost over, then your Deacs will be off for a long Winter Break. Students and families should be aware of closing and reopening dates for the break. Residence Life and Housing has full details.
As the semester comes to an end, allow me to offer a few holiday wishes to all our families:
- May your students do well as they finish their final exams, papers, and projects
- May they travel home safely and easily
- May your family have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday with many wonderful memories made together
- And may you and yours have all the best in the coming New Year
Thank you for being such an important part of our Wake Forest family! See you in the New Year!
Betsy Chapman, Ph.D. (’92, MA ’94)
Executive Director of Family Communications
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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines*
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December 11-16*
final exams; see schedule
December 17
all residential students (i.e., living in University housing) must depart for Winter Break by 2 p.m., unless they are approved for Winter Break housing
Jan. 12
Move-in/return for CURRENT sorority members
Jan. 13
Residential communities open for all students to return (including Potential New Members (PNMs) for sororities)
January 17*
FDOC (First Day of Classes)
by January 31
Student Insurance System open to enroll/waive Student Insurance for Spring 2024.
* See the Academic Services calendar, which lists these and other key academic dates.
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Academics
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From the Office of Academic Advising (OAA):
- The last day of class for the Fall 2023 semester was Friday, December 8. Final exams end on Saturday, December 16. Undergraduate faculty must report all fall semester grades to the Office of the University Registrar by noon on December 20. Undergraduate students can expect to view their fall semester final grades on Thursday, December 21. In-person classes will resume for the Spring 2024 semester on Wednesday, January 17
- Students who plan to be part-time for the Spring 2024 semester should review the part-time status information on our website and fill out the online request form as soon as possible. Academic counselors in the Office of Academic Advising are reaching out to students who are enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours for the upcoming Spring 2024 semester in an effort to assist them in finding classes that work for their schedule and academic goals.
- Please note that the Office of Academic Advising will be closed starting Thursday, Dec. 21 and will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
From Undergraduate Summer Session:
- The Summer Session website has all the information you need to consider how Summer Session might benefit your student. Registration for summer 2024 will open on March 18, leaving plenty of time for your student to review our course list and identify classes that will meet their needs. As your students consider our offerings, they can contact us with any questions that will help them prepare.
From the Center for Global Programs and Studies (GPS):
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NEWS
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Belonging and Inclusion Climate Evaluation survey coming in January 2024 — As part of our commitment to institutional assessment and actions that demonstrate inclusive excellence, Wake Forest has partnered with Rankin Climate to administer a climate survey as part of the Belonging and Inclusion Climate Evaluation in mid-January 2024. Climate surveys focus on the feelings, relationships and tensions experienced by the various constituents of a community. Wake Forest will use the data from this survey to influence how we evaluate a variety of initiatives, structures and opportunities to enhance the experiences of students, staff and faculty. We urge all students to complete the survey promptly when they receive it in mid-January because we need a strong participation rate to ensure the data we collect is representative of all our community members’ experiences. Read more.
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Events
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From the ZSR Library: We are in the midst of our much-awaited annual event, Wake the Library, which takes place from Dec. 10-16! Brought to you by the ZSR Library, this week-long extravaganza offers students a well-deserved break from the grind. Your students can join us for a stress-busting experience filled with free food and engaging activities designed to help them unwind. It’s the perfect opportunity for students to rejuvenate their minds and bodies before diving back into those final exams. Your Deacs can check out the event details and schedule here
From Fraternity and Sorority Life:
- The webinar for the Panhellenic (i.e., sorority) recruitment process is available here. The passcode to watch is rlc@7s#c.
From Office of Civic & Community Engagement::
- The OCCE is looking for volunteers interested in tutoring K-12 students in Forsyth County through the Virtual Tutoring Program! Tutors can select the grade level and subjects they’re interested in supporting. One-on-one sessions will begin the week of January 22. Interested students should apply by December 31.
- Students can volunteer during the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service at the annual MLK Day Read-In. This year’s event will take place at Winston-Salem State on Jan. 20 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Student volunteers are needed to serve as reading buddies or station leaders. All volunteers must attend a mandatory training on Tuesday, Jan. @ 6:30 p.m. Students can register to attend and learn more about volunteering.
- Join the Office of Civic & Community Engagement this holiday season by supporting a book wishlist for the Wake Forest Freedom School. Freedom School is a free summer enrichment program with a focus on culturally relevant literature.
- Do you have a student interested in gaining experience in the nonprofit sector? The Summer Nonprofit Immersion Program (SNIP) places undergraduate students in full-time internships with Winston-Salem nonprofits for each summer for 8 weeks throughout June and July. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority given to those who apply by Feb. 23. Questions about SNIP may be directed to Deb Marke, Assistant Director of Advocacy & Social Justice Education at marked@wfu.edu.
From Wake the Arts:
- Of The Times Opening Reception: January 19, 5-8 p.m., Hanes Gallery. Of The Times: Sixty Years of Student-Acquired Contemporary Art at Wake Forest, an exhibition at Hanes Gallery in Scales Fine Arts Center will run from January 19–March 31, 2024. Join us on January 19 as we celebrate the Mark H. Reece Collection and sixty years of Wake Forest’s one-of-a-kind student art buying program.
From Wake Forest Executive Education:
- Begin a transformative journey of professional growth this coming spring with our upcoming open enrollment offerings in Leadership and Marketing. This spring we are offering several one-day workshops on a variety of leadership topics, participants who complete four of the seven offered topics will earn a Certificate in Leadership. The Certificate in Integrated Marketing Strategy and Planning is for professionals looking to develop relevant and immediately implementable skills across seven key competencies in marketing, participants will complete a marketing action plan as a key take-away of the course. These certificates serve as gateways to success, providing you with the tools to lead confidently and drive results in today’s fast-paced business environment.
From Student Insurance:
- Deadline: January 31, 2024 students/parents can make changes to their current election to enroll/waive the Student Insurance. If you waived in Fall 2023, the waiver stays in effect for Spring 2024.
- If your student was abroad in fall 2023 and was not on a WFU program (that required them to enroll in insurance), you must either enroll or waive for spring 2024.
- If you enrolled in Fall 2023, enrollment stays in effect for Spring 2024. As a reminder, Spring 2024 coverage goes until 7/31/2024. Please contact sip@wfu.edu with any questions.
See the Events Calendar.
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Resources
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From the Office of Residence Life and Housing
From the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD)
- As we approach the Winter Break, remember that your student can engage in activities that will help them grow and develop even while they are away from campus. They can work on their personal branding (e.g., resume, LinkedIn, and Handshake profiles), learn new skills, search for opportunities and networking connections, and make progress on their career growth by meeting with a career coach. By doing so, they’ll be well-prepared for the Spring semester. Encourage your student to make the most of this break and visit our website to learn more about the resources and tools available and how to get started.
From Student Financial Services:
- Payment for Spring semester tuition and fees was due on December 1. Please visit DEAC to view your student's balance and submit an online payment if applicable.
- There is still time to enroll in the Dewar Tuition Refund Plan for spring 2024. This low-cost plan helps to minimize the financial loss when a student withdraws due to accident or illness. Learn more about the University’s Withdrawal/Course Drop Refund policy and how Tuition Insurance can ensure up to 75-percent refund throughout the term. You can sign up for this plan until January 16, 2024.
- Wake Forest encourages students to sign up for Direct Deposit, as doing so provides students with a convenient and secure way to access their funds faster.
- Each year by January 31, Wake Forest makes available an IRS Form 1098-T to all students who had qualified tuition and other related educational expenses billed to them during the previous calendar year. Students are encouraged to sign up for online access to the 1098-T tax form.
From Transportation and Parking Services:
- Details pertaining to on-campus parking over winter break, spring 2024 vehicle registration, 2024 RUSH parking and early arrival information are now available on our website.
- If your student doesn’t have a car on campus, no problem! Wake Forest is a compact, walkable, and bikeable campus with a robust shuttle system and car-sharing service. Review our Guide to Getting Around.
From Hospitality & Auxiliary Services:
From the University Police:
- The Wake Forest University Police Department concludes the holiday season with its Shop with a Cop initiative. This program aims to provide children with the chance to shop alongside a police officer, brightening their holiday season. This year, we proudly sponsored six students.
- Please prioritize safety during your shopping and travels this season. Valuable tips are available in our WakeSafe app, which we hope you've all installed. WFUPD wants to wish everyone a Happy Holidays.
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Athletics
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From Athletics:
- Men’s Basketball tickets are on sale now! There are a number of great seating options including Floor Seats and Suites for the upcoming season. The Demon Deacons have a great home schedule including a number of Saturday games. So make plans to visit and take in a game by calling the ticket office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1!
- Fans can secure your spot to watch the Diamond Deacs at The Couch this spring with the purchase of a season ticket! Don't miss the chance to watch Coach Tom Walter’s ballclub in action following the program's historic 2023 season that culminated in a run to the College World Series. Plus, season ticket holders are granted first priority for postseason tickets. To purchase, call the ticket office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1!
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Parents & Families Page
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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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Wake Forest University
The Office of Family Engagement
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
1.800.752.8568
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