You + Wake Forest
You belong here.
At Wake Forest, your curiosity finds a home within a community dedicated to seeing, challenging, and supporting your growth.
Wake Forest, Deacon-structed
We invite you to pursue the life of the mind with enthusiasm; put our cherished motto of Pro Humanitate into action; build lifelong friendships; and connect your academic learning to the world through service, clubs, student government, athletics, civic engagement, field trips, study away, internships, and so much more.
Put simply, Wake Forest prepares you to live a life of meaning and purpose.
To learn more about the parts that make up the whole at Wake Forest University, please experience what we have to offer below.
Why Wake?
Is Wake Forest your kind of place? Explore the programs, paths and opportunities that make us special. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Forest, Deac.
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Academic Life
Close faculty collaboration and bold research come together to help you pursue knowledge that serves the common good.
Campus Life
Campus life at Wake Forest is spirited and close-knit, where traditions, shared victories, and everyday moments bring the community together.
Distinctively Wake
What truly sets Wake Forest apart is the excellent integration of a top-tier research university with the personal, high-touch environment of a small liberal-arts college.
Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, the City of Arts and Innovation, offers a soulful blend of historic charm and modern entrepreneurship that serves as the perfect backdrop for your college years.
Accepted Student Resources
From the moment you arrive, the Office of Residence Life and Housing and the Division of Campus Life work in tandem to cultivate “The Forest,” which integrates your living space with dedicated faculty mentors and vibrant student engagement.
The Residential Experience
Residential life at Wake Forest is built on a three-year residency requirement that transforms campus into a vibrant, 24/7 learning community, where neighbors become lifelong friends. Through the Faculty Fellows program, the boundaries between the classroom and the living room vanish, fostering an environment where intellectual growth and social connections happen naturally.
Costs and Financial Aid
Wake Forest is committed to accessibility, meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for all domestic students to ensure that a world-class education remains within reach. This commitment is further strengthened by the North Carolina Gateway initiative, which provides a clear path to tuition-free attendance for many families within the state.
Division of Campus Life
The Division of Campus Life acts as the heartbeat of the student experience, dedicated to fostering a transformative environment where every individual feels they matter, belong, and can thrive. By integrating health and wellbeing, student engagement, and leadership development, the Division of Campus Life ensures that your personal growth and social connections are as rigorous and rewarding as your academic pursuits.
Steps to Enroll
Becoming a Demon Deacon is simple. Here’s a guide to your next steps to joining the WFU Class of 2030!
Campus Day
This is your chance to explore Wake Forest for a day and get a feel for what makes this place so special.
You + Wake Forest
Wake is full of engaged learners! Learn about campus life, curriculum, study abroad, athletics, and more.
Digital Swag
Celebrate becoming a Demon Deacon! Download and share Class of ’30 digital stickers, graphics, and wallpapers.
Campus Resources
Browse WFU office and department contact information for any questions that you may have.
Viewbook
Take a look across our beautiful campus, with stories about what makes Wake Forest distinctive.