
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 in the center of the collegiate experience. Here, you’ll find a residential experience where you can thrive socially and intellectually alongside your peers within a secure, comfortable, inclusive, and engaging learning community.

Let’s talk residence halls.
During your first year at Wake Forest, you will typically live in a residence hall on South Campus. We call this South Forest.
Can you tell me more about South Forest?







Seven first-year residence halls make up South Forest. Let’s learn a little more about each one.
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Angelou Residence Hall
The Basics
Year Built
2017Capacity
224Avg. Room Size
16′10″ l / 13’6″ w / 9’4″ hRoom Amenities
» Here’s what RLH providesHall Amenities
Parlor, central laundry room with vending, classroom, media room, recreation lounge, kitchen and study room on each floor -
Babcock Residence Hall
The Basics
Year Built
1961 (Updated 2012)Capacity
249Average Room Dimensions
15′ l / 11′ w / 8′ hRoom Amenities
» Here’s what RLH providesHall Amenities
Parlor, large basement lounge, community kitchen, sundeck -
Bostwick Residence Hall
The Basics
Year Built
1955 (Updated 2015)Capacity
198Average Room Dimensions
12’6″ l / 12’6″ w / 7’10” hRoom Amenities
» Here’s what RLH providesHall Amenities
Formal parlor, basement lounge, lounge per wing, community kitchen, community laundry, sundeck -
Collins Residence Hall
The Basics
Year Built
1985 (Updated 2013)Capacity
233Average Room Dimensions
16′1″ l / 10′ w / 7′11″ hRoom Amenities
» Here’s what RLH providesHall Amenities
Kitchen and lounge on each floor, outdoor basketball court nearby, various faith-based lounges in the basement -
Johnson Residence Hall
The Basics
Year Built
1955 (Updated 2015)Capacity
199Average Room Dimensions
13′6″ l / 13′ w / 8′1″ hRoom Amenities
» Here’s what RLH providesHall Amenities
Formal parlor, basement lounge, lounge per wing, community kitchen, community laundry, sundeck -
Luter Residence Hall
The Basics
Year Built
1979 (Updated 2021)Capacity
277Average Room Dimensions
15′ l / 12′6″ w / 8′ hRoom Amenities
» Here’s what RLH providesHall Amenities
Greek service organization lounge, spacious social loungeWhere Luter Hall is
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South Residence Hall
The Basics
Year Built
2010 (Updated 2017 – Interior only)Capacity
199Average Room Dimensions
Single: 17′ l / 10′ w / 12′ h
Double: 17′ l / 14′ w / 12′ hRoom Amenities
» Here’s what RLH providesHall Amenities
Formal parlor, media room, rec room, study and social lounges on each floor
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, wardrobe units/closets, closets, desks, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections. We include, as part of standard university furniture, a micro-fridge combination microwave-refrigerator/freezer unit. The use of laundry facilities located in every residence hall is also free to residential students.
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Things you need to know
Residency Requirement and Senior Intent
Wake Forest has a six-semester (three-year) residency requirement and maintains a commitment to providing eight semesters of on-campus housing for residential students in good standing who pay their tuition deposit by the published deadline each semester.
Room Assignments
As a new student, your room will be assigned based on your responses to the Housing Application. New students may be assigned to a single or double based on their preferences and availability. Note that students assigned to single rooms are charged at the single rate.
Housing and Meal Plans
All first-year students will complete a Housing Application during the summer via our Housing Portal. This application is available in early May each year.
What’s Provided by RLH?
Each residence hall room includes:
- Extra-long twin bed (36″ by 80″)
- Dresser
- Desk and chair
- Window blinds
- Closet or wardrobe unit
- MicroFridge® appliance (combination microwave/refrigerator-freezer unit)
- 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
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Housing Accomodations
In support of students with disabilities, the Office of Residence Life and Housing has a wide variety of housing and dining options on campus, which can accommodate the vast majority of needs.
Students may submit a request on the Housing Portal; the deadline for review before assignment is June 15, 2023.
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All Gender Housing
The Office of Residence Life and Housing is excited to provide gender-inclusive housing options for all students who choose to live in mixed-gender rooms/suites. For incoming students, these will be rooms/suites clustered together in an area of a residence hall with private bathrooms (toilet and shower areas).
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Community Staffing
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), a Graduate Hall Director (GHD), 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!
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Community Development
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!
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Get Involved
Students will also have the opportunity to engage in and represent their community as a part of our Residence Hall Association, which works to build community “for the residents by the residents.”

Residence Life & Housing
Contact Info
- housing@wfu.edu
- 336.758.5185
- rlh.wfu.edu
Campus Location
- Angelou Residence Hall 001
- P.O. Box 7749
Winston-Salem, NC 27109