From the Forest

The Story of You.

We went test-optional more than a decade ago, so we know options work. That’s why Wake Forest Admissions wants to give you even more. You know you best, so you’ll decide the best way to tell us the story of you. This year’s application will […]


For humanity.

The poet Walt Whitman believed in moral change. Wake Forest does too – that everyone is capable of a higher moral intention. We call this altruism Pro Humanitate – “for humanity” – and, like Whitman, we believe it can be achieved through a variety of […]

Categories: Academics


Wake Forest Waitlist Webinar

We know that the waitlist is a strange place to be, so we would like to help you understand the Wake Forest waitlist process. Please join us on Wednesday, April 7, at 6:00 p.m. ET for the Wake Forest Waitlist Webinar. Associate Dean Kevin Pittard […]

Categories: Information Sessions


Admissions Update

Thank you for your patience awaiting the release of undergraduate admissions decisions from Wake Forest University. We know that students are eager to learn of their decision, which we plan to release shortly. This year’s application review and selection process was unlike any other, notably […]


Happy Holidays and Final Application Instructions!

December 23 is the final day the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be open in 2020. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021. Collectively, we are all looking forward to spending extended time with our families before the application review season begins. While applying […]


Interview Availability: Fall Update

Interview season has concluded for the Class of 2025. We know that we were not able to meet with every applicant. If you were unable to schedule an interview, don’t worry. Wake Forest will offer admission to a great number of students who have not […]

Categories: Interviews


Interview Availability: Fall Update

As many of you have discovered, all webcam appointments are booked through the remainder of October. We know that we will not meet with every applicant. We were able to schedule most interview requests that we received from May 1 through early October, yet continuing […]

Categories: Interviews


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