August 2023 Parent & Family Newsletter

We can’t wait to welcome you and your Deac to campus this month! In this newsletter, we run through some final reminders for our upcoming opening dates and point you in the direction of helpful information hubs for your use in the coming year.

Whether it’s your first year in The Forest or you’re returning to campus, we are looking forward to welcoming you and your Deac to campus this month! 

Our community staff is wrapping up their training, we’re walking our halls to make sure they’re ready for your arrival, and the excitement of the fall semester can be felt in our office and around campus. 

As a reminder, you’ll find a schedule below for your first stop during move-in: the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (popularly called “The Joel” or “LJVM” by our Deacs). Your student will pick up their ID (if needed), Room Key, Mailbox Key, and Parking Pass here before you head to campus. We encourage your student to regularly check their inbox for emails from our office, as we’ll be sharing important move-in details with them in the coming week. We also encourage you to view the 2023 Move-In Process Overview for Parents and Families. 

MOVE-IN 2023

  • Friday, August 18, or Saturday, August 19: Pre-Orientation/Early Arrival Students Move-In between 9 a.m and 4 p.m 
  • Wednesday, August 23: New Student Move-In (Class of ‘27) between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. with move-in assistance through 12 p.m. 
  • Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27: Continuing Student Move-In (Class of ‘26, ‘25, ‘24) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

We recommend considering the following while packing and preparing for Move-In.

  • Run through our list of what to bring (and not to bring).
  • Label belongings with your student’s name, residence hall, and room number.
  • Remind your student to have a photo ID (license or passport) or their Deacon OneCard handy on Move-In day. 

A few pages that might be helpful for you and your student to look over as they prepare for a year spent on campus are shared below:

We will see you soon! As always, we are available at 336.758.5185 and housing@wfu.edu during business hours for any questions or concerns you may have. As always, Go Deacs!