Wake Forest Parents and Families

09/01/2026

Friends in the Forest

09/01/2026

Reminder: there will be a test of Wake's emergency systems at 9 am today (9/1). This is only a test.

08/31/2026

Just another beautiful day in the Forest!

08/31/2026

REMINDER: Wake Forest will test its emergency alert systems on Tuesday, Sep. 1, at 9 a.m. The tests are required to ensure the University's emergency notifications are operating properly. No action is required. University Police and the marketing and communications office will conduct the test.

The indoor and outdoor emergency alert systems will also be tested during the day. Depending on where you are on campus, you may hear an emergency test notification on our indoor and outdoor campus notification systems.

Wake Forest will test its emergency alert systems on Tuesday, Sep. 1, at 9 a.m. The tests are required to ensure the University’s emergency notifications are operating properly. No action is required. University Police and the marketing and communications office will conduct the test. Emergency [....

08/28/2026

The Faculty Drive gate to University Parkway and The Grounds is now open! https://inside.wfu.edu/2026/08/faculty-drive-gate-to-university-parkway-and-the-grounds-is-now-open/

08/27/2026

A tribute to the late and much loved Dolly Parton via our WFU Carillon: "I Will Always Love You": https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19cioUjw5q/

08/25/2026

This just in: the Involvement Fair is being rescheduled given the weather forecast.

08/24/2026

FDOC (First Day of Classes) wishes from President Rodriguez: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbNC3MxXsH/

08/21/2026

As we close the end of a very exciting week with new families and students, we look forward to welcoming our sophomores, juniors, and seniors this weekend. Safe travels, all!

08/20/2026

Want to get campus security alerts? Be sure to download the WakeSafe app and enable notifications: https://parents.wfu.edu/communications/how-we-communicate/