WakeParents & Families
E-newsletter from the Office of Family Engagement
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A belated Happy Valentine’s Day to all our Deac families! See how the Demon Deacon showed some love to our students on Valentine’s Day!
Mark your calendars for Family Weekend 2023: September 22-24! While the schedule for Family Weekend will not be finalized for some months, we know you may want to begin making travel plans. For planning purposes, the weekend typically begins with activities in the afternoon on Friday (September 22) and closes with a breakfast on Sunday (September 24) to allow families time to travel home before sundown.
You may wish to make your hotel reservations now. Keep in mind that there are also hotel options in neighboring cities of Greensboro and High Point, and many families also opt to secure lodging via Vrbo, Airbnb, etc.
More details about the Family Weekend schedule will be available closer to the summer. For now, mark your calendars and plan to join us for a great weekend!
Finally, we want to offer a warm welcome to our P’27 families (aka families in the Class of 2027), whose students were accepted during the Early Decision process and will begin at Wake Forest this fall. We are including you in this e-newsletter so you can begin to get a taste of how we connect with families, but please know you will get special communications starting in May with dates and deadlines pertaining to the Class of 2027. We look forward to getting to know you better over the next four years!
Go Deacs!
Betsy Chapman, Ph.D. (’92, MA ’94)
Executive Director of Family Communications
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Upcoming Dates and Deadlines*
Feb. 28*
Second part-of-term classes begin
March 4-12*
Spring Break (no classes)
March 13-24*
Lower division advising period; major/minor advising and registration
March 13
Registration for Summer Session opens in WIN
March 17*
Last day to drop full term course with a grade of “W”
March 27-April 7*
Fall registration for undergraduates * See the Academic Services calendar, which lists these and other key academic dates.
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Incoming families of the Class of 2027
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Welcome, P’27s (families of newly-admitted students in the Class of 2027)! This spring, we will be updating our New Students website for the Class of 2027. It should go live around May 1st. Please note that all the information on that website right now pertains to the Class of 2026, not your incoming students, so do not go by those dates, or complete any forms there. We will send all P’27 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. Any information in this Incoming Families section of the e-newsletter pertains to P '27 families. But keep in mind that the details and deadlines in other sections of this e-newsletter only apply to currently-enrolled students (Classes of 2023-2026), not your incoming Deacs.
From the Center for Immigration Services and Support (ISS):
- Welcome to the Class of 2027! The Center for Immigration Services & Support (ISS) will host a required new international student orientation. All new international students are required to attend Connect@Wake from Saturday, August 19, 2023 - Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Connect@Wake is the mandatory orientation for new undergraduate international students with F-1 or J-1 visa status who are attending Wake Forest University for the first time. International students must arrive on Saturday, August 19, 2023, between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- ISS will communicate details regarding visa status and the Connect@Wake schedule of activities to new international students through their WFU email account. Additional information will be added to the Connect@Wake website throughout the spring semester. International students who have been admitted must log into their ISSDeacs account using their WFU email and password to apply for an I-20 or DS-2019. ISS looks forward to meeting our new class of international students.
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Academics
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From the Office of Academic Advising (OAA):
- Students who have incomplete courses from the Fall 2022 semester (or the last semester of attendance) were required to submit missing work by February 8. 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 February 22.
- The last day to drop full term classes was 11:59 p.m. on February 14; this was 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 16.
- The last day of first part-of-term classes will be on February 27. Classes for second part-of-term will begin on February 28.
- Visit our website and follow us on Twitter for updates and other important information!
From Summer Session: Summer Session offers a wide variety of classes for students seeking to get ahead or catch up on needed credit hours. This year we are offering both in-person and online classes so your student can stay connected with Wake Forest regardless of where they are living during the summer. The Summer Session website is your one stop shop for all undergraduate summer information. Registration for Summer Session will open in WIN on March 13 and will run through the beginning of Summer Session I until May 25. We also accept visiting college students from other universities and rising high school juniors and seniors, so spread the word to your family and friends! Please contact the Center for Global Programs and Studies if you are interested in summer abroad programs, as these may have different application and registration dates. For all other inquiries regarding summer classes at Wake Forest, contact us.
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Events
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From CLASS (Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success): Encourage your student to join CLASS and the Office Of Diversity and Inclusion for a mini workshop on February 22nd at 4 p.m. in Benson 401-C titled Being your Authentic Self: Exploring How Intersecting Identities Impact Learning and Access. This interactive workshop is part of the CLASS-sponsored OWLS (Outreach Workshop Learning Series) where every month a different topic related to learning is explored.
From the Women’s Center: In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we will be highlighting past and present Wake Forest students, staff, and faculty who have promoted gender equity on our campus! Our honorees are aptly named “Daring Deacons” and will have a spotlight throughout Women’s History Month as we celebrate their work in our programs and on social media. We have a packed program calendar for Women’s History Month with 35 events for students, staff, faculty, and alumni to attend. Please encourage your Deacs to follow our Instagram for more information about our Women’s History Month events!
From Wake Forest Executive Education: Becoming competent in analytics involves knowing what questions to ask, what methods to utilize in evaluating significant quantities of data, and how to use the insights gained to take action and influence business decisions. Join Wake Forest Executive Education this March and April for the Certificate in Analytics for Analysts short course (offered virtually, register by February 21st). This program offers a unique multi-day deep dive across the entire analytics ecosystem and culminates in a short Analytics Capstone Project. Participants will analyze business cases and use a variety of analytics tools to build value through a data strategy within their organization.
From the OCCE (Office of Civic and Community Engagement):
- Each summer the OCCE places WFU students as Summer Associates with local nonprofits for a paid, full-time, ten-week internship through the Summer Nonprofit Immersion Program. This year’s program will run from May 30 through August. 4. Interns are expected to be in Winston-Salem, working 40 hours a week. Ideal candidates are seeking academic, professional, and personal development through work in the nonprofit sector. Participating students will receive a stipend along with a prorated Segal AmeriCorps Education award. Students can learn more and apply. Priority applications are due Fri., Feb. 17 with all applications due by Fri., March 3.
- s your Demon Deacon looking for spring break plans? We invite them to join the Office of Civic and Community Engagement for Wake Alternative Break (WAB), March 4-12! This volunteer experience is not only about serving the community, but building community with new people, having fun, and delving deep into a social issue with folks working on the ground. Students of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Students can learn more about this year’s trips and sign up to participate.
- 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 $310,838.00! All students are welcome to join in on the fight against cancer. Students can register today.
- The OCCE is excited to bring Undesign the Redline http://www.designingthewe.com/undesign-the-redline to WFU. The exhibit explores the history of racism and inequality, reflecting how these concepts were compounded by and reflected in 1938 redlining maps with a particular focus on Winston-Salem’s own redlining history. The exhibit will be on display through Monday, March 6 on the second floor of Benson University Center. Students and community members can take a self guided tour during building hours, or request a guided tour.
See the Events Calendar.
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Resources and News
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From Global Programs and Studies (GPS): The Global Village Living & Learning Community is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Global Village Living & Learning Community consists of globally-minded students from a broad spectrum of majors who reside together for a full academic year and commit to collaboratively explore a global theme through curricular and co-curricular activities. The Global Village is an intentional community focused on cultivating social, cultural, and intellectual development of participants and is designed to foster engagement with the broader Wake Forest community. All rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in good standing are eligible to apply. As a part of the Global Village, students enroll in a 1.5 credit hour course each semester and participate in regular social and co-curricular experiences. This LLC is a part of the Residence Life & Housing Residential Engagement Communities and is jointly conducted by the Center for Global Programs & Studies. Interested students can direct any questions to Kim Snipes.
From the Office of Residence Life and Housing: Spring is (hopefully) just around the corner here on campus, and so is Housing Selection! In this month’s newsletter, we’re covering reminders for Housing Selection next month, RA offers for the 2023-2024 Academic Year, and Spring Break reminders. Read the full message here.
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.
- Wake Forest will no longer require returning Undergraduate students to pay the $500 Returning Student Deposit.
From the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD):
- If your organization is seeking interns or entry-level talent, think about recruiting our exceptional Wake Forest University students! To get the conversation started, ask your hiring managers to contact Dana Hutchens, our Director of Employer Relations, at hutchens@wfu.edu.
- Our career coaches work with students from all majors and years interested in internships, jobs, and graduate school, or who are unsure of where they’d like to go or what they’d like to do. Learn more here.
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Athletics
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From Athletics:
- The ACC Tournaments are back in Greensboro! Support the Deacs at the 2023 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament (March 1-5) and the 2023 New York Life ACC Men's Tournament (March 7-11), both at the Greensboro Coliseum!
- Ticket sales and fan engagement regarding our nationally-ranked Diamond Deacs season getting underway were at a record-setting pace after our ticket office announced innovative season ticketing plans last month. Additionally, single game tickets are now on sale for as low as $5 for a midweek contest and just $10 for ACC and weekend games.
- Following the ACC's announcement a few weeks ago of our 2023 schedule, fall weekend plans can now come to the forefront as our staff has already coordinated the dates of Homecoming (Oct. 21) vs Pitt, Family Weekend (Sept. 23) vs Georgia Tech, and Unrivaled Weekend (Sept. 9) vs Vanderbilt through collaboration with our campus partners! With multiple sellouts expected, the best way to secure your seats is through season tickets! For questions or assistance, please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext 1 or submit a ticket information request form by clicking here. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Campus Safety
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Wake Forest uses the Wake Alert system — voicemail, email, text message, website and web banners, and social media (Twitter, Facebook) — to notify faculty, staff and students when the University believes that members of the Wake Forest community could be at risk. Those messages are issued as soon as pertinent, vetted information is available. It may take time for authorities to investigate, verify and provide instructions or updates.
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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.
The Daily Deac is our blog for parents and families. It’s a great way to get a snapshot of life at Wake Forest, plus news, tips, and advice on supporting your student. Subscribe to the Daily Deac here
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. 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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