Welcome to Wake Forest!
January 10: Campus Visit Update
Sign-ups for student-led tours – which will start in February – are now available!
See the World Beyond the Given.
Wake Forest University embraces that the world is rich and complex. We prize the liberal arts: asking “how” and “why” questions across a wide variety of disciplines. We hope you’ll ask those important questions too – because we want to engage with you and your forward-thinking ideas.
Our philosophy: the engaged liberal arts. Dean of the College Michele Gillespie explains that Wake Forest “delivers a rigorous liberal arts education that meets the needs of the world.”
Please explore that philosophy and what we can offer you. Also, don’t hesitate to reach out with your questions.
Information for the Class of 2026
For those who will consider applying for undergraduate admission to Wake Forest University this fall.
The Facts about Wake Forest
Dean of Admissions Karen Vargas and Assistant Dean of Admissions Thomas Ray, along with a host of administrators from throughout campus, talk about the opportunities that are waiting for you at Wake Forest.
Check This Out!
2022-23 Admissions Viewbook | View PDF
- BLOG: Your WFU Invitation!
- BLOG: “I’ve Been Deferred.”
Additional Updates
Upcoming Deadlines 
We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2022.
Just Getting Started?
New here? No problem. Here’s where to start.
The Basics
- Location: Winston-Salem, NC
- Type: Private
- National Rank: #28 (U.S. News)
- Undergrad Enrollment: 5,441
- Ethnic Diversity: 30%
What to Study
Wake Forest offers 45 majors and 60 minors. Following the engaged liberal-arts philosophy, students take courses in literature and languages, math and the natural sciences, religion, history, and philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, and the fine arts.
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Experience Wake Forest
Sitting on 340 acres, Wake Forest University is home to six colleges, a research-innovation quarter, and the personalized attention you need with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Those are some numbers, but below discover infinite possibilities.
Don’t stop here. There’s more to explore.
Considering Wake Forest?
Here’s how to show your interest and get to know us.
Interviews 
Only seniors who have applied for admission are eligible for a virtual interview or video submission. Both are optional and not required as part of the admission process.
Class of 2026 
We’re excited that you’re considering Wake Forest! Our application for admission is available now! Please check out our Class of 2026 page for dates and deadlines, advice, and more!
Apply
No matter how you apply, what matters is that we get to know you and gain a full appreciation of your excellence.
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Campus Visits and Information Sessions
We invite you to experience Wake Forest through a student-led tour and a live virtual information session. Through an hour-long walking tour with a student guide and/or a live virtual information session with an insider view, you will learn about all that our university offers!
How to Connect With Us!
Follow WFU Undergraduate Admissions
Why Global AWAKEnings first-year abroad? Because Europe is your classroom, friends become like family, independence abounds, and you always wanted to do something a little different. Learn more about Global AWAKEnings by emailing Janice Claybrook at claybrjw@wfu.edu and to RSVP for an upcoming virtual information session. #WFU26
Snow Gold & Black! #WFU26
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons win the prestigious Gator Bowl! Go Deacs! #WFU26
Doing your best, most meaningful work is a matter of finding the right context.
Now that our deadline is near (can you spot 1/1 in the image above?), find the right place to write and complete your application to Wake Forest.
And consider our binding Early Decision II plan. With this plan, you’ll hear back from us on February 15.
We want you to know that Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans.
Apply today! #WFU26
Doing your best, most meaningful work is a matter of finding the right context.
Now that our deadline is near (can you spot 1/1 in the image above?), find the right place to write and complete your application to Wake Forest.
And consider our binding Early Decision II plan. With this plan, you’ll hear back from us on February 15.
We want you to know that Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans.
Apply today! #WFU26
Doing your best, most meaningful work is a matter of finding the right context.
Now that our deadline is near (can you spot 1/1 in the image above?), find the right place to write and complete your application to Wake Forest.
And consider our binding Early Decision II plan. With this plan, you’ll hear back from us on February 15.
We want you to know that Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans.
Apply today! #WFU26
May this December and January bring you the renewal that the holidays promise — along with hope and new possibilities! #WFU26
Class acts! #WFU26
Here at Wake Forest, we recognize that athletics is an integral part of the collegiate experience. We love cheering on our student-athletes and wanted to specially highlight the record-breaking seasons that our football and women's soccer teams have had:
🎩 Our football team finished 10-2 for a nearly perfect winning season and went to the ACC Championship for the first time since 2006.
🎩 Women’s Soccer finished 16-6 and have claimed victories in both the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament.