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The Application Process

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Apply online or download the complete Wake Forest University undergraduate application

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Important dates
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Information for...

Early Decision applicants

International students

Transfer students

Contact Admissions

Campus Location
Starling Hall

Mailing Address
Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 7305
Winston-Salem, NC
27109-7305

Office Hours
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Telephone
336.758.5201

Web site
http://admissions.wfu.edu

E-mail
admissions@wfu.edu

WE ARE WAKE FOREST

Megan Massey ('12) says: "I was born and bred to be a Demon Deacon, and the day my acceptance letter came, was one of the best days of my 19 years."

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Just the Facts

Get the facts about Wake Forest, including info on the SAT, financial aid, housing, the student body, student-faculty ratio, majors and minors and more.

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What we're looking for

Admissions Director Martha Allman discusses what the University seeks in applicants.

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Director of Admissions Martha Allman answers her top-ten admissions questions.

Wake Forest has high academic standards and competitive admissions criteria.

The University seeks intelligent, curious and highly motivated students who are interested in a lifetime of learning and in using their knowledge in service to humanity.

The Wake Forest application process is designed to be a personal experience - one where you can provide insight into your educational achievements, academic motivation, maturity and character. We want to get to know you and discover what you could bring to the campus community.

Apply to Wake Forest

There are two options to choose from when applying to Wake Forest: completing an online application, or completing a paper application and submitting it by mail.

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Important dates

December 1
Deadline to apply for the Presidential Scholarship

January 1
Deadline for Early and Regular Decision applications

February 1
Deadline for CSS PROFILE and the FAFSA

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Standardized Testing

Wake Forest is the first Top 30 national university in the United States to make standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT with writing optional. If you feel your scores are a good indicator of your abilities, you may submit them and they will be considered. However, if you feel your scores do not accurately represent your academic abilities, you do not need to submit them until after you enroll.

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In their own words...

“The curriculum at Wake Forest will prepare a student successfully for his or her future career, but more importantly, it molds a student to become a leader in society and to make a positive impact on others.”

— Glenn Zhao ('09)