MOSAIC

Congratulations, Class of 2029! Welcome to Mosaic!

April 3-4, 2025

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MOSAIC is an overnight experience that allows you to meet current students and faculty, as well as admitted first-generation college students. It will feature the following:

• Panel discussion
• Student-centered activities
• Overnight stay in a residence hall with a current student
• Opportunity to chat with financial aid representatives

We hope you’ll get to know us a little better!

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Schedule

MOSAIC is happening Thursday, April 3–Friday, April 4. Attendees are encouraged to stay and join us for the Cultivating Community Breakfast the following morning and attend Campus Day that day (Friday, April 4th).

Registration

3 p.m. | Porter Byrum Welcome Center

We look forward to greeting you and checking over your information to make sure your visit goes smoothly! Admissions representatives will be ready to answer any questions you have about MOSAIC events. It’s a great day to be a Deac!

Note: Programming does not officially begin until 5 p.m. If you do not intend on arriving early, check-in will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Early Arrival Activities (Optional)

3-4:30 p.m. | Porter Byrum Welcome Center

For students who arrive before MOSAIC officially begins (at 5 p.m.), we will be offering optional sessions from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Students will have the choice to attend a mock class, take a campus tour, or meet with a financial aid advisor. Parents will hear from Betsy Chapman with the Daily Deac, who will share valuable insights about campus life.

MOSAIC Program Start

5-6 p.m. | Porter Byrum Welcome Center

We will gather together to hear from members of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Wake Forest administrators to congratulate you on your achievements and further explain why we know you are a perfect fit for the Wake Forest Class of 2029.

Living in the Forest Panels

For admitted students

6-6:30 p.m. | Porter Byrum Welcome Center

You will hear directly from current students who will share about their Wake Forest experience. Come prepared with questions. They’ll be more than happy to speak with you.

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6:45-7 p.m. | Porter Byrum Welcome Center

Admitted students will meet with their WFU hosts and head over to “The Pit” for dinner.

For parents of admitted students

6-6:45 p.m. | Porter Byrum Welcome Center

You will attend a panel discussion including administrators from Campus Life, Student Health, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

At the conclusion of this panel presentation, parents depart for the evening.

Dinner at “The Pit”

7-8 p.m. | “The Pit” (Reynolda Hall)

Enjoy a meal at “The Pit.” It’s called that because it’s located in the basement of Reynolda Hall, but the food is top-notch. Great exhibition cooking, ethnic dishes, American favorites, and a variety of healthy options all combine to create a state-of-the-art dining program.

Evening Social at the Magnolia Room

8-9:30 p.m. | Magnolia Room (Reynolda Hall)

Let’s continue getting to know each other better! The Magnolia Room is a favorite for Wake Forest students, and it’s sure to become one of your favorite hang-outs too. Here, we’ll have games, icebreakers, and a mini-fair featuring campus student groups.

Cultivating Community Breakfast (April 4th)

7-8:10 a.m. | Porter Byrum Welcome Center

The Cultivating Community Breakfast will introduce students and their families to the infrastructure that supports community at Wake Forest. The breakfast will be at 7 a.m. on campus and will include formal presentations and informal engagement.

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Overnight Stay in a Residence Hall

Live like a Demon Deacon! Spend the night in a residence hall with a current student. They are ready to open their campus home to you.

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How to Register

The deadline for registration is Monday, March 31st. There is no charge for the MOSAIC program; student meals and housing on campus are covered.