October 2023 Parent and Family Newsletter

Last week’s Fall Break marks the halfway point of the semester for our students. With midterms (mostly) behind us, we encourage our students to prepare for upcoming breaks and our Spring 2024 Housing Requests, available October 18. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll cover all the need-to-knows for important dates ahead, including Spring Intent due at the end of this month. 

For students looking to make a housing change for the Spring semester, the Spring 2024 Housing Processes will be available this week. If your student is considering a housing request, they should be aware of the following dates and deadlines outlined below and submit their request via their housing portal. 

  • All students must submit Spring Intent by Oct. 31 
  • Spring 2024 Housing processes run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 8.
  • Students looking to change rooms on campus for the Spring 2024 semester may submit a request.
  • Students who have earned at least four housing credits and want to live off-campus prior to fulfilling the six-semester residency requirement will be able to enter the Off-Campus Lottery.
  • Students with vacancies should either pull in a roommate of choice or expect a student may select that space during Spring Only Housing Selection.
  • Spring Only Housing Selection for students returning to campus will take place on December 6 (selection times are Eastern Time).

If your student is studying abroad and/or may not be especially tapped into messages from campus at the moment, encourage them to read through their recent emails. You can read the full message about these processes here. Our team will also be hosting a Spring Only Housing Selection Webinar on October 26 at 11 a.m. EST to answer any questions returning students may have about Spring Only Housing Selection on Dec 6. Students can access the meeting link via our announcements section prior to the webinar.  

If your Deac is considering going abroad for the semester, you may also find this issue of the Daily Deac helpful as you help them navigate the impact and options of their residential experience, following the transformative experience that is studying abroad. 

Finally, for your reference, below you’ll find a reminder of key housing dates across the next few months.

  • November 2023 
    • November 22-26
      • Thanksgiving Break 
  • December 2023
    • Sunday, December 17: Winter Break begins
      • Residence halls close @ 2 p.m.
  • January 2023 
    • Friday, January 12 
      • Move-in/return for current members of the Panhellenic Council 
    • Saturday, January 13
      • Move-in for potential new members of the Panhellenic Council 
      • Move-In for students moving on to campus for the first time this academic year
      • Residence Halls open for all students @ 9 a.m.
    • Wednesday, January 17
      • Classes Begin 

As our Deacs embark on the second half of their semester, please know that we are here to help along the way. As always, should you have any questions or feedback, we’re available during the week at 336-758-5185 and via email at housing@wfu.edu.