WakeParents & Families
E-newsletter from the Office of Family Engagement
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Students, faculty, and staff celebrated Wake Forest University’s 190th birthday with cake on Hearn Plaza earlier this month.
Every February, Wake Forest celebrates our ‘birthday’ — our founding in February 1834 — by coming together at Founders Day in Wait Chapel to reflect on our traditions, our history and our people, and to affirm our Pro Humanitate motto.
Families are invited to tune in to Founders Day on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. (or watch a recording after the fact). Our program will feature the annual senior oration, reflections from Vice President for Campus Life Shea Kidd Brown, remarks from President Susan R. Wente, music, the awarding of the Medallion of Merit — the highest honor bestowed by Wake Forest for service to the University — to retired women’s golf coach Dianne Dailey and Professor Emerita of English Claudia Kairoff, and more.
Speaking of more... if you have not checked our our new Our Motto Means More website, please do. Learn what Pro Humanitate (for humanity) means to Wake Foresters past and present, see how our motto inspires us to be catalysts for good, or share your own Pro Humanitate story.
Finally, the University is engaged in a comprehensive belonging and inclusion climate survey, and we still need students to respond to get to our 35% participation goal. Please ask your students if they have taken the climate survey — and if they have not, ask them to take the survey by Thursday, Feb. 15. Thank you!
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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Feb. 12
First round of deadlines associated with the 24-25 Housing Process
Feb. 15
— Founders Day (families can watch online)
— Last day to drop with a grade of "W" first part of term*
Feb. 21*
Last day to drop a full-term class
Feb. 20-22
Housing selection information sessions (strongly recommended for first-year students)
Feb. 21*
Last day to drop a full-term class
March 9-17*
Spring Break (no classes)
March 25*
Last day to drop with a grade of "W"
* 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)! Behind the scenes, we are starting to update our New Students website for the Class of 2028. It should go live around 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):
- Students who have incomplete courses from the Fall 2023 semester (or the last semester of attendance) are required to submit missing work by February 15. Grades for incomplete courses that are not completed by this date will roll to Fs. For work submitted by the deadline, instructors will grade the work and submit a final grade by March 1.
- The last day to drop full term classes is 11:59 p.m. on February 21; this is also the deadline to receive all permissions required to change full-term courses from graded to pass/fail mode if eligible.
- The last day to change from pass/fail to a letter grade in an approved first part-of-term class is February 21.
- The last day of first part-of-term classes will be on March 5. Classes for second part-of-term will begin on March 6.
From the Office of the Provost:
- Did you know that two of our physics professors recently received the prestigious NSF (National Science Foundation) CAREER Awards? You can learn more about that and other stories of academic excellence on the Provost’s website.
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 CLASS – Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success:
- Ever heard your student say, “I froze when I got the test and went blank!” If yes, encourage them to attend this informative workshop given by two of our CLASS Academic Coaches. Test Anxiety: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Overcome It on Wednesday, February 14 at 1 p.m. in Benson 409. This is a collaboration with Student Government in celebration of Mental Health Week and part of the CLASS OWLS (Outreach Workshop Learning Series) where each month academic coaches address a different topic related to learning. Pizza will be provided.
From the School of Business:
- (Winston-Salem) Leading with Purpose: How Women Are Spearheading Sustainability, February 21, 5:30 p.m. In celebration of 50 years of MBA education at Wake Forest University, the MBA Program invites parents, alumni, students, faculty and prospective students to its inaugural “Leading with Purpose” Speaker Series. This evening of connection, conversation and collaboration will begin with a networking reception and remarks from Senior Associate Dean Norma Montague, followed by a talk from faculty member and Director of Sustainability Initiatives Ashley Wilcox (MBA ’21). The evening will close with comments from Sherry Moss, Associate Dean of MBA Programs. Secure your spot today for this exciting gathering of women in business and academia and invite a colleague or friend who you think would be a good candidate for our MBA program to join you! Sponsored by the Wake Forest MBA Program.
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NEWS
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Crosswalk installation to begin at Long Drive, University Parkway intersection — The Winston-Salem Department of Transportation will begin installing a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Long Drive and University Parkway next week. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, Feb. 12, and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. The pedestrian crosswalk is the culmination of ongoing work with state and local officials to improve safety in this area. Read more.
Special information on NC Primaries and Student Voting
- The North Carolina Primaries will take place on March 5, 2024, with One-Stop Early Voting occurring from Thursday, Feb. 15-Saturday, March 2. During this election, voters choose which candidates should be the party nominees to appear on the general election ballot.
- Voters can cast their ballot in one of 3 ways:
- One-Stop Early Voting in North Carolina allows voters to register and vote all at once at any early voting location in their county. The closest location for Wake Forest students is the Polo Park Community Center at 1850 Polo Road, Winston-Salem.
- Students interested in Voting In-Person on Election Day (March 5), will need to have already completed their voter registration. The deadline was Friday, February 9. If your student did not register to vote and is interested in casting their ballot in North Carolina, they’ll need to participate in One-Stop Early Voting.
- Students who are NC residents, and already registered to vote, have the option to vote absentee. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for NC residents is February 27 at 5:00 p.m. Request a NC Absentee Ballot.
- Important Tips for Voters
- Don’t forget a photo ID: North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo ID when they check in to vote. If your student is not a North Carolina resident, their DeaconOne Card will be accepted.
- Your student can find their designated polling location on their Voter Registration Card or online through the Forsyth County Board of Elections.
- If they will be voting on Election Day, please be mindful that the Reynolda Campus is divided into two districts; please have them check their assigned polling location to vote in person at the correct site on Election Day.
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Events
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From the ConsentCon 2024 Committee:
- ConsentCon 2024 is only a few days away, happening in Benson University Center on Friday, Feb. 16 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Duane de Four is the keynote speaker and the schedule for the day can be found here. ConsentCon is a conference designed to engage students, faculty and staff in a community conversation dedicated to exploring the meaning and operationalization of consent in pursuit of a campus free of interpersonal violence. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to actively participate in a ConsentCon workshop or panel discussion. Registration is live and we hope your students will plan to join us. Anyone with questions about ConsentCon can contact Aishah Casseus at casseua@wfu.edu.
From the Office of Sustainability:
- Is your child considering a career in sustainability and the environment? Encourage them to join The Office of Sustainability’s Alumni Career Panel on March 5th! Whether they already have their future planned out or haven't yet started, this will be an exciting opportunity to hear from five Wake Forest alumni. The panelists will talk about their current positions, their career paths, and how others can pursue a successful, impactful, and fulfilling future in the field. This event will feature a moderated panel followed by a Q&A session.
From the Office of Civic & Community Engagement:
- Do you have a student looking to build their resume over the summer months? The Summer Nonprofit Immersion Program (SNIP) places undergraduate students in full-time internships with nonprofits in Winston-Salem each summer during June and July. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority given to those who apply by February 23. Questions about SNIP may be directed to Deb Marke (marked@wfu.edu), Assistant Director of Advocacy & Social Justice Education. Students can apply here.
- 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.
From the School of Business:
- Feb. 21 - 4-7 p.m.; Black-Owned Business Market: In partnership with the Intercultural Center, the Wake Forest School of Business will host the Black-Owned Business Market, which features a variety of registered local vendors from the arts to wellness. This event is hosted in celebration of Black History Month, to highlight local entrepreneurs and provide an opportunity for Wake Forest students, faculty, and staff to support and connect with black-owned businesses in Winston-Salem.
From Student Insurance:
- Feb. 14th is the last day to submit an appeal to BCBS if your student has not waived the Student Insurance for Spring 2024. To waive, students will need to go to the Student Blue website, Waive>Already Have Student Account and follow the process. If students need assistance with their appeal, the BCBS Customer Service team will be able to walk them through the process. They are available M-F 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at 800-579-8022. If no action is taken, students will be auto-enrolled for the semester.
From Face to Face Speaker Forum:
- Face to Face is excited to welcome Former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney and Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author, Jon Meacham on February 22. Due to unprecedented demand, the evening event has sold out. Students are encouraged to attend the student-led event. Students will be required to present their student ID to gain admittance. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the student-led event begins at 5 p.m. A clear bag policy will be in place for this event.
From Wake Forest Executive Education:
- Effective leaders know their value lies not only in managing teams, but inspiring others, developing purposeful and achievable goals, and creating a culture of personal and performance excellence. The Certificate in Leadership is comprised of several one-day workshops designed to provide tools founded in theory and proven in practice to lead from a place of authenticity and confidence. Complete four (4) of the seven (7) available leadership open enrollment programs to earn your Certificate in Leadership.
- Spring Workshops:
See the Events Calendar.
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Resources
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From the Office of Residence Life and Housing
From Campus Recreation
- Outdoor Pursuits is offering Spring Break Opportunities for students looking for an adventure! Rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park, Backpacking across Catalina Island off the coast of LA, and Exploring the coast of GA while backpacking on Cumberland Island. Your student can find more information and register through DeaconRec.
- Do you have a student who will be returning to Winston Salem for the summer? Have them consider a part-time role with Campus Recreation! Aside from padding their wallets, Campus Recreation jobs provide students with transferable skills, flexible hours, a free membership, paid for American Red Cross certification* and the ability to continue working when home for breaks. Students can apply or learn about open roles, visit this website and search Campus Rec to see current openings. Anticipated openings for Summer 2024 include: Lifeguard, Welcome Desk, Facility Attendant and Facility Supervisor! Student should apply now, positions will be interviewed in March to begin working in the summer. *American Red Cross Certification is for basic CPR with First Aid and AED.
From the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD)
- The operative words for this spring semester are “often” and “early.” Encourage your student to check Handshake often for opportunities and apply early — well before the deadline (recruiters stop reviewing resumes once they find a great candidate). There are many career resources available to your student on the OPCD website (College), the Virtual Career Hub (School of Business), and CareerCore (all WFU students). As always, career coaches are available to assist your student, tailor their search, and help them succeed. Your student should use Handshake to make an appointment. Check out the OPCD Parents & Family webpage for more information.
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.
- 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. Current students can consent to receive this form electronically and provide proxy access for third parties to view online. For more information on Form 1098-T, please visit the Tax Information page.
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Athletics
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From Athletics:
- Fall is coming sooner than you think, and that means it's time to prepare for the 2024 football season. 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 No. 1-ranked Diamond Deacs are back in action at David F. Couch Ballpark! Season tickets are our most popular offering and are the only way to guarantee yourself the opportunity to purchase postseason tickets if the Deacs end up hosting. Season tickets start at $150 and can be purchased by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext 1.
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Parents & Families Page
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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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