WakeParents & Families
E-newsletter from the Office of Family Engagement
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It’s a new year and a new semester — let’s make the most of it!
President Wente shared a message to students on Monday in honor of the MLK holiday. You can read the whole message here; this is an excerpt:
- “Today, and every day, we have the opportunity to reflect on and make meaning of Dr. King’s legacy and what it teaches us in this moment in history at Wake Forest and in our society.
As cruel and abusive rhetoric increasingly feels like the norm in society rather than the exception, Dr. King calls us to listen to all voices and trust in the power of what he called ‘unarmed truth,’ in his 1964 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech: ‘I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant...’
Next week, I will share several ways the University is continuing to meet our current moment and ensure our Wake Forest community can thrive in the midst of challenges. In particular, we are focused on reinforcing our commitments to free expression, academic freedom, belonging and inclusion. I strongly believe that open dialogue and debate can flourish in a community that also cares for one another. Fostering such an environment is not easy, especially now, but we are Wake Forest — we can do this, if we do it together.”
With the new year comes changes, and one such change is that we have just announced that Student Health Service has been renamed Deacon Health:
- “Deacon Health focuses beyond services and extends to students’ holistic health, including: general physicals, annual reproductive health exams, immunizations and allergy injections, routine illness and injury care, psychiatric support, pharmaceutical and laboratory services, preparatory preventative counseling, and support for students traveling for study abroad. In addition Deacon Health maintains community partnerships for benefits such as STI clinics and obtaining convenient and low-cost medications.
With a team of five primary care providers, ten nurses, three certified medical assistants, four support staff, an onsite pharmacist, lab director and x-ray radiologic technician, Deacon Health is well-resourced to meet students’ needs.”
We are so happy your students are back with us and we look forward to a great spring. 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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January 17*
FDOC (First Day of Classes)
January 23*
Last day to add first part of term classes
January 31
— Last day that Student Insurance System is open to enroll/waive Student Insurance for Spring 2024.
— Last day to add full-term classes*
February 2*
Last day to drop first part of term classes
February 15
— Founders Day convocation (families can watch online)
— Last day to drop with a grade of W first part of term*
February 21*
Last day to drop a full-term class
* 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)! This spring, we will be updating 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. Any information in this Incoming Families section of the e-newsletter pertains to P ’28 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 2024-2027), not your incoming Deacs.
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Academics
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From the Office of Academic Advising (OAA):
- Classes begin January 17. The following dates can be found on the Academic Services Calendar.
- Last day to add a full-term class is January 31.
- Last day to drop a first part-of-term class is February 2.
- Last day to drop a full-term class is February 21.
- Students with incomplete courses from Fall 2023 (or the last semester of attendance) must turn in all missing work by February 15. Grades for incomplete courses not completed by this date automatically roll to Fs.
- 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.
- Academic Counselors are available to assist students from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students with quick questions may walk-in but those needing more time should call (336) 758-3320 to schedule an appointment.
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:
- Time Management Workshop Come One Come All! — Students will learn how to make the famous “Comprehensive Syllabus” and other time management strategies to help them find success this semester! Wednesday, January 31, 6 p.m., Benson 410 pizza included. This is part of our OWLS programming, monthly workshops on topics related to learning. Semester line up here.
- Every student who attends an OWLS workshop this semester gets entered to win the Ultimate Study Experience during spring finals - a special private study space for the winner and 4 friends, study tools & snacks provided, academic coaches deliver pizza... priceless!
From the School of Business: Wake Forest parents/families are invited to attend an information session relating to one of our most distinguished programs, The Summer Management Program (SMP). SMP is a business boot camp for non-business, undergraduate students, and students earn 8.0 credit hours (pass/fail) by attending this summer program. Join Professor Ben King on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. (EST) via Zoom to learn more about this outstanding program. Please note that this meeting is for parents/families. We will hold a separate information session for students. Contact Francie Powers at powersfv@wfu.edu with questions.
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NEWS
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Campus Climate Survey to launch next week
Wake Forest’s Belonging and Inclusion Campus Evaluation survey will be emailed to students on Jan. 22. Please encourage your student to take the survey when they receive it, as we need student voices and perspectives on both positive and challenging aspects of our institutional climate, particularly as we strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging. The survey will run Jan. 22-Feb. 10.
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Events
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From the ConsentCon 2024 Committee:
- The date for ConsentCon 2024 has been set for Friday, Feb. 16 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). 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 create, lead or 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:
- All students are invited to register and attend the Office of Sustainability’s keynote lecture, Tracing Threads from Art to Science, from Ebola to the Serengeti Lion featuring award-winning science writer, David Quammen. The lecture will take place Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall and will be immediately followed by a moderated Q&A and book signing. Quammen is the author of 18 books, including The Song of the Dodo and Spillover, among others. Though he began his career as a novelist, he has written only nonfiction in recent decades, focused on science and the relationships of humans to landscapes and biological diversity. This event is free and open to the public. Students should RSVP here to reserve their seat.
From 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.
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.
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 ZSR Library:
- ZSR will be hosting Cozy Fest: students can join the ZSR Library, WakerSpace, and the World Tea Association on Friday, January 26 from 7-9 p.m. for crafts, tea, a reading salon, a s’mores bar, and more!
- Dr. Samuel T. Gladding Writing Experience, Monday, January 28 - Friday, February 2: Special Collections & Archives, in collaboration with ZSR Library Outreach, is pleased to announce the forthcoming Dr. Samuel T. Gladding Writing Experience. We will be hosting authors and poets: Dr. Zelda Lockhart, Amy Catanzano, Professor Joseph Bathanti, and Poet Abrea Armstrong. Read about the many free events and open to the public here.
See the Events Calendar.
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Resources
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From the Office of Residence Life and Housing
- First and foremost, from all of us here in Residence Life and Housing, Happy New Year! We hope January is off to a fantastic start for you and your Deac. This month, we’re highlighting the 2024 Spring semester with important dates and info for students to pencil into their calendars, including Housing Selection for the 24-25 academic year. Read more.
From the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD)
- Encourage your students to register and attend the Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 24, noon-4 p.m. in the Sutton Center. There will be opportunities to prepare for the fair in their weekly OPCD Brief email. To kick off the Spring semester well, remind them to make an appointment with a career coach (via Handshake) to help them with resumes, cover letters, job/internship searches, graduate school admissions, interview prep, salary negotiations, and more.
- For more information on how the OPCD can support your student in their internship, job, or graduate school search process, see the OPCD’s Parents & Family website.
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.
- 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:
- 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. We have a great home schedule including a number of Saturday games. Make plans to visit and take in a game. Call the ticket office at 336-758-3322 ext 1 to buy now!
- You can secure your spot to watch the Diamond Deacs at The Couch now with a season ticket! Don't miss the chance to watch the preseason No. 1-ranked team in action coming off a 50-win season. 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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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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