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Welcome to Wake Forest

From Martha Allman, director of undergraduate admissions.

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Mother, So Dear

See the people and places of Wake Forest.

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Della

Della Hinman ('11) is having “an amazing adventure” in Venice, Italy, this semester at Wake Forest University’s Casa Artom.

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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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Campus Dining

Wake Forest offers students a variety of dining choices featuring diverse menus and venues, from grab-and-go items to buffet meals and table-service dining. All resident students must purchase one of several dining-plan options.

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The Fresh Food Company, Reynolda Hall

Also known as "The Pit" (not for its food, but for its location on the lowest level of Reynolda Hall), enjoy all-you-care-to-eat dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Choose from home-style favorites, rotisserie items, sandwiches, fresh salads, pastas, Italian dishes, international meals, homemade desserts and more.


The Magnolia Room, Reynolda Hall

Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat lunch buffet, prepared by the Executive Catering Chef, in a more formal atmosphere.


Benson Center Food Court

Benson's retail food court includes Chick-Fil-A; Mexican dishes from Zoca; World's Fare, featuring international menus and home-style meals; Freshens Energy Zone, offering smoothies, milkshakes, micro blasts, and energy snacks; and grab-and-go options.


Shorty's, Benson Center

Shorty's is a Wake Forest tradition since Shorty Joyner's restaurant started serving students on the Old Campus starting in 1916. This newly remodeled version offers a restaurant experience without leaving campus. Enjoy table-service dining and new menu offerings.


Subway, Hearn Plaza (The Quad)

Eat fresh and enjoy the convenience of all your favorite Subway foods right here on campus.


Information Systems Food Court

Located in the IS building, this food court offers all-you-care-to-eat dining including made-to-order deli, grill, salads, soups, Starbucks drip coffee, and grab-and-go items.


Starbucks, Z. Smith Reynolds Library

Stop by to enjoy all of your favorite Starbucks beverages and foods. This location is sure to grab your attention for relaxing, visiting and studying with its community-friendly space inside the Z. Smith Reynolds Library.


Campus Grounds, Taylor Residence Hall

Conveniently located off Hearn Plaza, stop by to enjoy Java City coffee and bakery items at this student-run gathering place.


Campus Convenience Stores

Offer snacks, beverages, grocery items, frozen foods, natural and organic products, and personal care items.



In their own words...

Wesley Johnson

“I've been able to combine my love of science with a newly discovered interest in business to become a business owner at age 20. ”

— Wesley Johnson ('10)