
Welcome home, Deac!
Congratulations on your admission to Wake Forest University! We chose you to become a member of the Class of 2027 because you know how to analyze, create, and question in ways that envision a future that will impact the world. Wake Forest will help you to actualize that potential. To learn how, please make plans to join us for Campus Day on either Monday, April 10, or Friday, April 14.
Find the schedule of events below. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Forest!

Here’s what your day looks like:
Registration & Check-in
Wait Chapel
7:45-9 a.m.
Welcome to Wake Forest!
Wait Chapel
9-9:45 a.m.
Academic Sessions I
Multiple Locations
10-10:45 a.m.
Pop Up Admissions!
Benson University Center
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Academic Sessions II
Multiple Locations
11-11:45 a.m.
First-Year Residence Hall Tours
Babcock and Johnson Residence Halls
11 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
Lunch
WFU Dining Facilities
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Academic Department Tours
Multiple Locations
12-12:45 p.m.
1-1:45 p.m.
Open Houses
Multiple Locations
12-1:45 p.m.
Special Interest Seminars
Multiple Locations
1-1:45 p.m.
Afternoon Session
Wait Chapel
2:15-3 p.m.
Student Involvement Fair
Hearn Plaza
3-4 p.m.
Wake Downtown Tour
Wake Downtown
4-5 p.m.
While we don’t expect any changes to the schedule, we’ll let you know if there are any. We encourage you to check back here before your visit for the latest information.
Wake Forest’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions is dedicated to accessibility in our campus-visit experiences.
Registration & Check-in

Wait Chapel
7:45-9 a.m.
Start your day off right with Krispy Kreme™ doughnuts (Krispy Kreme was founded in Winston-Salem!) while you check in for the day’s events.
Where is Wait Chapel?

Wait Chapel is located near the center of campus on Hearn Plaza.
Welcome to Wake Forest!

Wait Chapel
9-9:45 a.m.
Your day will start at Wait Chapel where you’ll learn about Wake Forest from our community leaders.

Eric Maguire
Vice President for Enrollment

Michele Gillespie
Provost

Adam Goldstein
Dean of Students & Associate Vice President for Campus Life

Andy Chan
Vice President for Innovation and Career Development

Eric Maguire
Vice President for Enrollment

Michele Gillespie
Provost

Dave Clawson
Head Football Coach

Shea Kidd Brown
Vice President for Campus Life
Academic Sessions I

Multiple Locations
10-10:45 a.m.
At Wake Forest, your academics will be at the heart of your whole-student education because our academic environment is extraordinary. Experience our exceptional teacher-scholars during this academic session: your chance to hear from departments and explore subjects of interest to you.
Search by Major
Accountancy
African American Studies
- Benson University Center, Room 401A
- Group 11
Anthropology
- Benson University Center, Room 401A
- Group 11
Applied Mathematics
Applied Statistics
Art History
- Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10 attendees
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14 attendees
- Group 3
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Wait Chapel
- Group 1
Biology
- Wait Chapel
- Group 1
Biophysics
Business & Enterprise Management
Chemistry
- Wait Chapel
- Group 1
Chinese Language & Culture
Classical Languages
Classical Studies
Communication
- Annenberg Forum (Carswell Hall)
- Group 6
Computer Science
Critical and Creative Media
- Annenberg Forum (Carswell Hall)
- Group 6
Dance
- Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10 attendees
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14 attendees
- Group 3
Economics
Education
- Annenberg Forum (Carswell Hall)
- Group 6
Engineering
English
- Annenberg Forum (Carswell Hall)
- Group 6
Environment & Sustainability Studies
Environmental Science
Finance
French Studies
German
German Studies
Greek
Health & Exercise Science
- Wait Chapel
- Group 1
History
- Benson University Center, Room 401A
- Group 11
Interdisciplinary Major
Japanese Language & Culture
Latin
Mathematical Business
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music
- Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10 attendees
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14 attendees
- Group 3
Philosophy
Politics & International Affairs
Psychology
Physics
Religious Studies
Russian
Sociology
- Benson University Center, Room 401A
- Group 11
Spanish
Statistics
Studio Art
- Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10 attendees
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14 attendees
- Group 3
Theatre
- Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10 attendees
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14 attendees
- Group 3
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Search by Group
Pugh Auditorium (Benson University Center)
Majors:
- Economics
- Interdisciplinary Major
- Mathematical Economics
- Politics & International Affairs
Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10
Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14
Majors:
- Art History
- Dance
- Music
- Studio Art
- Theatre
Benson University Center, Room 410
Majors:
- Classical Languages
- Classical Studies
- Greek
- Latin
- Philosophy
Benson University Center, Room 409
Majors:
- Chinese Language & Culture
- French Studies
- German
- German Studies
- Japanese Language & Culture
- Russian
- Spanish
Benson University Center, Room 401B
Majors:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Broyhill Auditorium (Farrell Hall)
Majors:
- Accountancy
- Business & Enterprise Management
- Finance
- Mathematical Business
Z. Smith Reynolds Library (Room 204)
Majors:
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Brendle Recital Hall (Scales Fine Arts Center)
Majors:
- Biophysics
- Engineering
- Environment & Sustainability Studies
- Environmental Science
- Physics
Where should I go?

Our campus is encircled by academic buildings. To find the building that houses the department or area of interest to you, please click on the links below.
Pop-Up Admissions!

Benson University Center
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
On the third floor of Benson University Center, we’ll have a pop-up Admissions office! Latecomers may check in here and receive their materials; plus, admissions team members will be present to answer any questions that you might have. We’ll be open – and open to questions!
Where is Benson University Center?

Benson University Center is at the heart of campus.
Academic Sessions II

Multiple Locations
11-11:45 a.m.
At Wake Forest, you will begin a journey of discovery, where your faculty members will invite you to analyze, create, and question in ways that will engage you. During this academic session, see exactly how our exceptional teacher-scholars inspire. It’s your chance to hear from departments and explore subjects of interest to you.
Search by Major
Accountancy
African American Studies
- Benson University Center, Room 401A
- Group 11
Anthropology
- Benson University Center, Room 401A
- Group 11
Applied Mathematics
Applied Statistics
Art History
- Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10 attendees
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14 attendees
- Group 3
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Wait Chapel
- Group 1
Biology
- Wait Chapel
- Group 1
Biophysics
Business & Enterprise Management
Chemistry
- Wait Chapel
- Group 1
Chinese Language & Culture
Classical Languages
Classical Studies
Communication
- Annenberg Forum (Carswell Hall)
- Group 6
Computer Science
Critical and Creative Media
- Annenberg Forum (Carswell Hall)
- Group 6
Dance
- Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10 attendees
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14 attendees
- Group 3
Economics
Education
- Annenberg Forum (Carswell Hall)
- Group 6
Engineering
English
- Annenberg Forum (Carswell Hall)
- Group 6
Environment & Sustainability Studies
Environmental Science
Finance
French Studies
German
German Studies
Greek
Health & Exercise Science
- Wait Chapel
- Group 1
History
- Benson University Center, Room 401A
- Group 11
Interdisciplinary Major
Japanese Language & Culture
Latin
Mathematical Business
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music
- Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10 attendees
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14 attendees
- Group 3
Philosophy
Politics & International Affairs
Psychology
Physics
Religious Studies
Russian
Sociology
- Benson University Center, Room 401A
- Group 11
Spanish
Statistics
Studio Art
- Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10 attendees
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14 attendees
- Group 3
Theatre
- Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10 attendees
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14 attendees
- Group 3
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Search by Group
Pugh Auditorium (Benson University Center)
Majors:
- Economics
- Interdisciplinary Major
- Mathematical Economics
- Politics & International Affairs
Kulynych Auditorium (Byrum Welcome Center)
- April 10
Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Room 404
- April 14
Majors:
- Art History
- Dance
- Music
- Studio Art
- Theatre
Benson University Center, Room 410
Majors:
- Classical Languages
- Classical Studies
- Greek
- Latin
- Philosophy
Benson University Center, Room 409
Majors:
- Chinese Language & Culture
- French Studies
- German
- German Studies
- Japanese Language & Culture
- Russian
- Spanish
Benson University Center, Room 401B
Majors:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Broyhill Auditorium (Farrell Hall)
Majors:
- Accountancy
- Business & Enterprise Management
- Finance
- Mathematical Business
Z. Smith Reynolds Library (4th Floor Auditorium)
Majors:
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Brendle Recital Hall (Scales Fine Arts Center)
Majors:
- Biophysics
- Engineering
- Environment & Sustainability Studies
- Environmental Science
- Physics
Where should I go?

Our campus is encircled by academic buildings. To find the building that houses the department or area of interest to you, please click on the links below.
Lunch

WFU Dining Facilities
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lunch is on us! At check-in, the accepted student will receive a preloaded dining card (maximum value: $35.00). The card may be used at any dining location on campus and shared among guests of the student. Please note that the card will only be active during the day of visit. Bon appétit!
Thinking about your meal plan for next year? Stop by to chat with members of the Harvest Table team at any point between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to pose your food-related questions.
Where can I go for lunch?

Here’s our picks for the best places to eat lunch on campus. More dining options can be found under Lunch (Dining Locations) on the Activities Map or on our Dining Locations PDF.
First-Year Residence Hall Tours

Babcock Hall & Johnson Hall
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Take a tour of first-year residence halls to experience first-year living spaces and other housing amenities.
We’re glad you’ll be stepping across the literal threshold into our residence halls – and the metaphorical threshold, into a world of possibility.
Admissions guides will greet and convene tours outside the front entrance of the residence hall. In the event of rain, guests will meet in the parlor area.
Tours leave every 20 minutes starting at 11:00 a.m. Last tour begins at 1:40 p.m.
Where are Babcock and Johnson residence halls?

Babcock and Johnson Halls, first-year residence halls, are located across the street from Manchester Plaza, in what is known as South Forest.
Academic Department Tours

Multiple Locations
12-12:45 p.m.
1-1:45 p.m.
Tour opportunities in the arts and sciences— and learn about library resources and academic support. Picture yourself here!
Fine Arts Tour
This tour will meet inside the Scales Fine Arts Center, in front of Brendle Recital Hall and will guide you through our dance, music, theatre, and visual-arts spaces. You’ll see practice rooms for music, performance spaces for theatre, studios for dance, and creative spaces for the visual arts in Scales Fine Arts Center and Brendle Recital Hall.
Sciences Tour
This guided tour of the science facilities on the Reynolda Campus will begin at the entrance of Salem Hall. The tour will visit teaching and research spaces within the Biology Department in Winston Hall, the Physics Department in Olin Physical Laboratory, and the Chemistry Department in Salem Hall.
ZSR Library Tour
Guests will be greeted and meet in the Atrium for a tour of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library, highlighting the services, classes and spaces available to all Wake Forest students.
Health & Exercise Science Department Tour
The Health and Exercise Science Department (HES) exists to advance the understanding of health and the prevention/treatment of chronic disease and physical disability. You’ll meet faculty, tour their state-of-the-art teaching and research labs, and learn more about what HES has to offer.
The entrance to the building is facing Carroll Weathers Drive.
Where do I go?

Locate the following locations on the campus map:
Open Houses

Multiple Locations
12-1:45 p.m.
Reynolda Hall and Benson University Center are two of the busiest places on campus for students. Make time to participate in these open houses to learn more about student resources, such as the Intercultural Center and Office of Financial Aid. This time serves as a drop-in, so don’t worry about being late.
Note: The Student Financial Aid office (Reynolda Hall, Room 4) will be open all day from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Open House | Location |
---|---|
Pop-Up Admissions! | Benson University Center (3rd Floor Rotunda) |
Office of the Chaplain | Reynolda Hall (Chaplain’s Lounge, Room 10) |
Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success (CLASS) | Reynolda Hall (Suite 118) |
Intercultural Center | Benson University Center (Suite 346) |
LGBTQ+ Center | Benson University Center (Suite 311) |
Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD) | Reynolda Hall (Suite 230) |
ROTC | Military Science Department (ROTC Building) |
University Counseling Center | Reynolda Hall (Room 301) |
University Police | Benson University Center (3rd Floor Rotunda) |
WakerSpace | WakerSpace Building |
Women’s Center | Benson University Center (Suite 314) |
Where do I go?

Locate Reynolda Hall, Benson University Center, ROTC, and the WakerSpace building below.
Special-Interest Seminars

Multiple Locations
1-1:45 p.m.
At Wake Forest, you will find a community committed to creating opportunities for you to grow and thrive, both academically and personally. Join us for special-interest seminars designed around the programs and organizations that will help you to pursue your co-curricular passions: study abroad, athletics, community engagement, pre-health, pre-law, research, and more.
Topic | Location |
---|---|
Athletics and Traditions | Carswell Hall (Annenberg Forum) |
Campus Recreation and The Office of Wellbeing | Reynolds Gymnasium (A330 Seminar Room) |
Center for Energy, Environment & Sustainability (CEES) | Benson University Center (Room 401A) |
Center for Global Programs and Studies | Benson University Center (Pugh Auditorium) |
Office of Civic and Community Engagement | Benson University Center (Room 401B) |
Pre-Health Professions Advising | ZSR Library (Room 404) |
Pre-Law Advising | Benson University Center (Room 409) |
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Center (URECA) | Benson University Center (Room 410) |
Where do I go?

Special-interest seminars will take place at the following locations:
Afternoon Session

Wait Chapel
2:15-3 p.m.
We have built the academic environment to ensure you have the tools, resources, and support available, individualized to meet your needs. At our closing gathering, we will expound on this with a panel discussion covering a range of topics, from our deeply committed faculty to residence life and housing to pre-orientation and student life.
Speakers

Pilar Agudelo
Student Government President
Class of 2023

Matthew Clifford
Assistant Vice President for Campus Life & Dean of Residence Life and Housing

Mary M. Dalton
Professor of Communication

Adam Goldstein
Dean of Students & Associate Vice President for Campus Life

Cherise James
Director of Orientation, New Student and Transitions Programs

Karen Vargas
Dean of Admissions, Moderator

José A. Villalba
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, and Professor of Counseling
Student Involvement Fair

Hearn Plaza
3-4 p.m.
Community is a large part of the Demon Deacon experience. Over 200 student organizations and clubs are offered at Wake Forest, and you will have the opportunity to speak with many of them on Hearn Plaza. What will involve you for the next four years? (The fair will take place weather permitting.)
Wake Downtown Tour (Optional)

Wake Downtown
4-5 p.m.
Want to visit Wake Downtown? Conclude your day with a self-guided tour of the facilities and talk with Wake Forest faculty and students who work and study there. Admissions staff will answer your questions too.
You may drive yourself. Parking details are below.
Parking
The building address is 455 Vine Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101. There is one-hour metered parking along Vine Street, and, on the adjacent street, Patterson Avenue, there is two-hour parking. There is also a parking deck nearby; the first hour in the deck is free, and it is $2.00 an hour after this.
Where is Wake Downtown?
Wake Downtown is the 151,000 square-foot home of Engineering, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the concentration in Medicinal Chemistry, located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem.