Where Will I Live?
The Residential Experience at Wake Forest
Aside from the short commute to class every morning, living in Wake Forest’s residence halls has many advantages and places you at the center of the collegiate experience. Here, you’ll find a residential experience that encourages you to be exactly who you are and explore who you want to be, surrounded by the resources necessary for each student to reach their full potential.
Let’s talk residence halls.
During your first year, you’ll be assigned to one of our vibrant first-year communities. Our residential experience model, The Forest, is intentionally designed to connect students to the resources they need to thrive at Wake Forest.
Can you tell me more about The Forest?
At Wake Forest, we believe that living on campus is a key part of your college experience, and we’re excited to offer a variety of living options throughout your time here. Within our residential experience, we will create an environment where students can make their home—a home where living and learning are inseparable.
Now let’s learn a little bit more about the potential options on where you may live as a first-year student.
Year Built
2017
Capacity
224
Avg. Room Size
16′10″ l / 13’6″ w / 9’4″ h
Hall Amenities
Formal Parlor, Central Laundry Room with Vending, Classroom, Media Room, Recreation Lounge, 4 Community Kitchens, Various Hall Lounges and Study Spaces, 2 Elevators, and Sundeck
Take a Look Around
Residence Hall 360 gallery provided by WFU Residence Life & Housing.
Year Built
1961 (Updated 2012)
Capacity
249
Avg. Room Size
15′ l / 11′ w / 8′ h
Hall Amenities
Formal Parlor, 2 Laundry Rooms, Vending, Various Hall Lounges, Classroom, Community Kitchen, and 2 Elevators, and Sundeck
Take a Look Around
Residence Hall 360 gallery provided by WFU Residence Life & Housing.
Year Built
1955 (Updated 2022)
Capacity
180
Avg. Room Size
12’6″ l / 12’6″ w / 7’10” h
Hall Amenities
Formal Parlor, Various Hall Lounges and Study Spaces, Community Kitchen, Central Laundry with Vending, 1 Elevator, and Sundeck
Take a Look Around
Residence Hall 360 gallery provided by WFU Residence Life & Housing.
Year Built
1985 (Updated 2013)
Capacity
216
Avg. Room Size
16’1″ l / 10′ w / 7’11” h
Hall Amenities
Hall Lounges, 6 Community Kitchens, Central Laundry, and 1 Elevator
Take a Look Around
Residence Hall 360 gallery provided by WFU Residence Life & Housing.
Year Built
1910 (Updated 2017)
Capacity
199
Avg. Room Size
16′-10″l / 13’-6″w / 9′-4″h
Hall Amenities
Formal Parlor, Media Room, Recreation Lounge, Various Hall Lounges and Study Spaces, Classroom, 7 Community Kitchens, Central Laundry with Vending, and 2 Elevators
Take a Look Around
Residence Hall 360 gallery provided by WFU Residence Life & Housing.
Year Built
1955 (Updated 2017)
Capacity
76
Avg. Room Size
9′ 2″l / 14′ 2″w / 7′ 10″h
Hall Amenities
2 Community Lounges, Community Kitchen, and Central Laundry
Where is Huffman Hall?
Year Built
1955 (Updated 2022)
Capacity
176
Avg. Room Size
13′6″ l / 13′ w / 8′1″ h
Hall Amenities
Formal Parlor, Basement Lounge, Various Hall Lounges and Study Spaces, Classroom, Community Kitchen, Central Laundry with Vending, 1 Elevator, and Sundeck
Take a Look Around
Residence Hall 360 gallery provided by WFU Residence Life & Housing.
Year Built
1979 (Updated 2021)
Capacity
277
Avg. Room Size
15′ l / 12′6″ w / 8′ h
Hall Amenities
Mezzanine Lounge, Media Room, Recreation Lounge, Various Hall Lounges and Study Spaces, Central Laundry, Central Vending, 4 Community Kitchens, and 2 Elevators
Where is Luter Hall?
Am I going to have to walk a lot?
Wake Forest is simple to navigate, making your short walks to class enjoyable ones. We have two Quads at the heart of campus, which you will pass through on your way to class, to grab a bite to eat at Zick’s, or to meet a professor for office hours.
Use the campus map below to get a better sense of where some of the most common places you’ll be spending your time are located.
Points of interest include first-year residence halls, dining facilities, and academic and administrative buildings. View our complete interactive campus map at map.wfu.edu.
A look at your home away from home
In general, residence halls are coeducational by floor, suite, and/or wing. All rooms are equipped with beds (Twin XL), closets/wardrobes, dressers, desks, and desk chairs for each student. Our rooms also include window blinds, a micro-fridge combination microwave-refrigerator/freezer unit, ethernet and WiFi internet access, and access to streaming cable. Within their building, students will have access to a community kitchen and laundry facilities (free of charge).
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Things you need to know
Residency Requirement
Wake Forest has a six-semester residency requirement and is committed to providing housing to students who request to live on-campus after fulfilling the residency requirement. Our six-semester residency requirement ensures that you’ll be part of a vibrant, dynamic community, with the opportunity to build lasting connections and make the most of campus life. Whether you’re just starting your journey or approaching your senior year, there’s always something new to discover.
Room Assignments
During your first year, you’ll be randomly assigned to one of our vibrant first-year communities. While you’re not able to choose a specific building, we strive to create a welcoming environment for all. Depending on availability, first-year students may be placed in either a single or double room – you’ll answer a question about whether you’re interested in a single room on your housing application.
For those assigned to double rooms, Residence Life and Housing will pair you with a roommate based on the lifestyle questions you answer on the housing application. This thoughtful pairing process is part of the University’s commitment to fostering connections and helping you meet new people from diverse backgrounds.
Housing and Meal Plans
All first-year students are required to live on campus. To apply, submit your housing application using your ‘@wfu.edu’ credentials beginning in early May.
The application deadline is July 1, 2025.
What’s Provided by RLH?
Each residence hall room includes:
- Extra-long twin bed (36″ by 80″)
- Dresser
- Desk and chair
- Closet or Wardrobe Closet
- MicroFridge® appliance (combination microwave/refrigerator-freezer unit)
- Window blinds
- Recycling tote
- The on-campus housing package includes access to streaming cable TV.
- Laundry is free and available in each community.
What if I still have questions?
We’ve provided some additional info below. If you would like more information, or have questions, please contact our RL&H team. Here’s how to do that.
Additional Information
Wake Forest University views living on campus as integral to a liberal arts education and the Wake Forest experience. As such, the University has a six-semester (three-year) residency requirement. In support of students with disabilities, the Office of Residence Life and Housing has a wide variety of housing and dining options on campus that can accommodate the vast majority of disability needs.
Students who would like to request a disability-related accommodation should visit our housing and dining accommodations page. Students should provide documents for disability-related accommodations by July 1.
Important note: if you have a documented disability and used accommodations in high school, be sure to complete the housing and dining accommodations request form. Some students want to try college without those accommodations and later discover they wished they’d had the accommodation from the beginning. In addition, our ability to meet a student’s needs is much more limited after housing assignments have been made, so we strongly encourage students to request accommodations by the July 1 deadline.
Wake Forest University offers an All-Gender Housing offering for incoming students desiring to live in a mixed-sex living environment. For incoming students, this will be rooms/suites clustered together in an area of a residence hall with private bathrooms (toilet and shower areas).
As a part of this process, students will be asked to complete additional questions on their Housing and Dining Application. Students who request All-Gender Housing will then be contacted by staff from the Office of Residence Life and Housing to discuss the best way to accommodate their housing needs. During the process, no student will be asked to disclose their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
In addition to having access to a variety of spaces and programs, you will be surrounded by a trained staff of helpful and caring Resident Advisers (RAs) and a master’s-level, live-in Community Director (CD). The staff work consistently to answer questions and provide support. The staff offers consistent support and guidance as students build community and create a home at Wake!
Floor meetings, intentional connections, and community events provide avenues for continued learning and opportunities to meet with fellow new Deacs. Getting to know those living in your community will help Wake feel like home!
Residence Life & Housing
Angelou Residence Hall 001
P.O. Box 7749
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
housing@wfu.edu
336.758.5185
rlh.wfu.edu