WakeParents & Families
E-newsletter from the Office of Family Engagement
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Congratulations to our Class of 2025 Deacs!
Congratulations to our Class of 2025 Deacs! Commencement was held on Monday, and it was a great day indeed.
You can see full Commencement coverage at our Commencement website, including a recording of the ceremony, photos, and more.
For our P’29 parents and families of incoming first-year students, please be sure to read the special section for you below, with lots of information about your students’ matriculation.
We wish all our Wake Forest families a wonderful summer, and 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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May 28-July 2
Summer Session 1
June 1
Payment due for Summer I and Summer II courses (for students attending Summer Session)
July 1
Health insurance enrollment or waiver opens. Note: students must enroll in insurance or waive it every year, not just their first year.
July 8-August 9
Summer Session 2
* See the Academic Services calendar, which lists these and other key academic dates; Additionally, see Residence Life and Housing’s opening and closing dates for our residential communities
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Message from the Parents’ Council chairs Karin and Charles Goldstuck (P ’23, P ’25)
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 Congratulations to our newest additions to the Wake Forest Alumni Association! Graduation weekend marked a joyful and memorable occasion for our Deacon families as we celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 with a wonderful graduation ceremony. As we move into the quieter summer months on campus, Karin and I reflect on another successful year for Wake Forest and express our appreciation for an engaged and supportive parent and family constituency. As your students prepare for their summer adventures, we extend our warmest wishes for a happy and healthy summer for all. And for our families of our newest Demon Deacons eager to head to campus in August, be sure to pay attention to summer deadlines and important dates on the New Students website!
Karin and Charles Goldstuck (P’23, P’25)
Chairs, Wake Forest Parents’ Council
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For New Families of students in the Class of 2029
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Academics
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From Undergraduate Summer Session:
- Summer Session I begins May 28. View the Summer Session website for all details.
- If your student has recently been accepted to begin at Wake Forest in Fall 2025, they should consider getting started early by taking some classes this summer. Newly admitted and visiting students should submit an online application for Session I by May 21 and Session II by July 1.
- Self-service Workday registration for current WFU students has been extended through May 30 for Session I and July 10 for Session II. Please contact us with any questions.
- Is your Deac enrolled in Summer Session? It’s time for them to order textbooks for their summer classes. Students can get their Booklist here.
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Events
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From Wake Forest Executive Education: Join us for one of our upcoming professional development open enrollment programs:
See the Events Calendar.
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Resources
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From the University Counseling Center:
- The University Counseling Center continues to be a support to students who desire to talk to a professional about a multitude of things. Due to licensure restrictions, we are only able to offer therapy services to students who will be in the state of North Carolina. We offer same-day scheduling for virtual or in-person appointments during office hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We also offer an after-hours counselor-on-call after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 24 hours a day on weekends and university holidays/closures.
- Please follow our Instagram for more information and content!
From the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD):
- Is your Wake Forest student or recent graduate seeking career support this summer? Our Career Team is here to help! We offer personalized guidance to assist with everything from figuring out career goals to polishing resumes and developing search strategies. Plus, they'll still have access to opportunities in Handshake and networking guidance. Please encourage them to connect with us for a successful transition. For more, see the OPCD website.
From Residence Life and Housing:
- As one chapter closes for the Class of 2025, another opens for our continuing and incoming students. This month, we celebrate our graduating Deacs, welcoming our incoming Deacs, and sharing some important reminders for our continuing students.
- For those of you with a student graduating, please know that you and your Deac will always have a home away from home here on campus.
- We offer special thanks and congratulations to our graduating RA’s and Graduate Staff. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to our communities and the residential experience of our students.
From Deacon Health:
- Seniors or Students not returning to Wake Forest: reminder to pick up all medications and obtain your records by completing a Release of information on our website. You can pick up your copies or we will fax your records to your provider of your choice.
From Deacon Dining:
- Thank you for dining with us this year! If your student will be on campus this summer, explore our flexible Summer 2025 meal plans — available from May 27 to August 10 — including 50, 75, or 100 meal swipes, with or without Food Dollars, to fit every schedule and appetite. We also offer allergen-friendly options and personalized support from our registered dietitian.
- Visit Deacon Dining for menus, meal plan details, and dietary accommodations. For questions, contact us at dining@wfu.edu. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @DeaconDining for the latest updates!
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Athletics
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From Athletics: Family Weekend football tickets went on sale May 1
- Everyone is excited about Family Weekend, which will be held September 26-28. Tickets for the Family Weekend football game (Sept. 27 against GA Tech) are now on sale!
- NOTE: Students can get a free ticket to sit in the students’ football section with the Screamin’ Demon Rewards App (ticket claims open at noon the Monday before the game: Sept. 22 at noon ET). If your student wants to sit with you, you will need to purchase a ticket for your student.
- For inquiries or to purchase Family Weekend premium or season tickets options, please call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336.758.3322 ext 1 or complete this form to be contacted. The below premium options sell out quickly:
- Suite Package — Limited Availability
- TD Club Package — Limited Availability
- Pollard Club Package — Limited Availability
- Homecoming tickets are now on sale! For inquiries or to purchase Homecoming tickets or season tickets options, please 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.
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, 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.
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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