Experience Wake Forest.

You’re looking into colleges. It’s exciting, taking in the stories of new places.

And at Wake Forest, we have lots of good stories to share, so we hope you’ll get to know us. Explore the topics below that interest you, and, when you’re ready, learn everything you need to know to begin your application.

We look forward to hearing your stories too!


It’s a beautiful day in the Forest!

Mother Nature does some of her best work here. Watch our Seasons video below to see what makes Wake Forest so special.

Wake Forest, Deacon-structed

We hope the following will operate as a small collection of moments unique to Wake Forest, a collection you can visit as often as you’d like! To learn even more, we encourage you to join our mailing list so we may stay in touch and to check out our From the Forest blog to stay up-to-date on what’s happening here.

Students in a WFU campus residence hall

Living on Campus

Step across this virtual threshold, into a world of possibility.

Living on Campus »
Wake Forest students paint desks for local elementary school students at the annual volunteer service project DESK on Poteat Field.

Student Life

Your experience at Wake Forest extends beyond the classroom.

Student Life »
Wake Forest holds Pitsgiving, the annual Thanksgiving meal in the main cafeteria that the students call the “Pit”

Campus Dining

Our commitment to choice goes beyond offering a second entree.

Campus Dining »
The Wake Forest Theatre performs She Loves Me, on the Tedford Stage in Scales Fine Arts Center

Arts & Culture

At Wake Forest, the arts belong to everyone, regardless of major!

Arts & Culture »
The Demon Deacon at a WFU basketball game

Athletics

Division I. The ACC. Nine national championships.

Athletics & Recreation »
Wake Forest embraces diversity and inclusion on its campus and in our community

Wellbeing

Our goal: to assist our students in leading healthy and balanced lives.

Wellbeing »
Wake Forest embraces diversity and inclusion on its campus and in our community

Diversity & Inclusion

Programming to raise awareness about culturally relevant issues

Diversity & Inclusion »
Career Services Fair at Wake Forest

Career Services

Helping students navigate a path from college to career

Career Services »