Welcome to Wake Forest.
At Wake Forest University, we believe in moral growth—that everyone is capable of a higher moral intention—and we call this altruism Pro Humanitate: “for humanity,” our guiding philosophy.
For the Class of 2030
Information, deadlines, and other resources for those who intend to apply for the Fall 2026 semester.
This is a Remarkable Place.
Wake Forest University invites you to pursue the life of the mind with enthusiasm, build lifelong friendships, and connect your academic learning to the world through service, clubs, student government, athletics, civic engagement, field trips, study abroad, internships, and so much more.
You will think better, analyze harder, integrate more, and communicate more effectively, which will separate you from your peers and propel you into leadership. And you will choose a major that thrills you while, at the same time, giving you expert knowledge and skills.
No other university better prepares you to live a life of such meaning and purpose. We are enthused by your being here to learn more about us.
Want to be considered for the Class of 2030? If you plan on applying for admission for the Fall 2026 semester, check out what steps you need to take next.
Apply to Wake Forest
Learn about the steps you need to take to become part of our next class of incoming first-year and transfer students at Wake Forest.
Majors & Academics
Following the engaged liberal-arts philosophy, your academic journey will allow you to learn alongside world-class faculty, researchers and innovators.
Explore & Visit
What better way to experience Wake Forest than by taking a tour of our beautiful campus and meeting the people who make up our dynamic community.
The Campus Experience
At Wake Forest, you’ll be living on an idyllic campus, experiencing rigorous academics; taking part in a vibrant campus community rich in traditions; cheering our Division I sports programs; living and learning in world-class facilities and libraries; and being surrounded by other students who embrace the Pro Humanitate spirit.
Affordability
Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated need with a combination of grants, scholarships, work study, and loans. We are dedicated to making a Wake Forest education accessible.
Let’s Have a Conversation
Our live virtual information sessions, offered throughout much of the year, will help you understand how you may actualize your potential at Wake Forest.
Leadership and Character
In the spirit of its motto, Pro Humanitate, Wake Forest is a national leader in the study of leadership and character and how those concepts impact the world. This commitment to the flourishing of community is evident throughout the academic and co-curricular experience.
From the Forest Blog
Our blog shares information about our application questions, optional interviews and video submissions, and admissions procedures. We then let you know all the ways you can share with us your talents and accomplishments, thoughts and ideas, and motivations.
- Submitting the Common Application (August 1 – 21, 2025)This is a message that will only be pertinent to a relatively small group of you. If you have chosen to apply to Wake Forest using the Common Application between […]
- FAQs about Early DecisionAugust 1 is an important day in our applicant cycle: it’s the day that our application opens! Along with the questions about studying abroad or completing research, my colleagues and […]
Your Next Four Years
The Wake Forest campus has been called one of the nation’s most beautiful by several sources. But don’t let the fall foliage fool you. Beauty and bustle happily coexist in a place where challenge and opportunity are waiting for you in every corner of your experience here.
There’s almost always something going on, and you don’t have to work hard to find it.
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