Campus Belonging

Arch located as an entry point to Hearn Plaza

Many trees. One Forest.

Belonging and inclusion are foundational elements within a deeply personal education at Wake Forest University.

You’re among friends.

Our university’s mission and motto are rooted in asking that all Wake Foresters leave the world better than they found it, and we believe that possibility is enhanced when we commit to openly striving for all students to feel like they matter and are respected.

Furthermore, open minds absorb new perspectives and experiences, and more readily explore the complex challenges that hone vision and propel potential. Actively seeking common ground and an understanding of our differences prepares students for the diverse and expansive world that awaits them. Anything less would be shortsighted.

Office of Diversity & Inclusion

The Diversity and Inclusion Leadership supports the University’s mission of creating a more diverse learning community. Developmental and proactive in its approach and reactive to the constant challenges to inclusion and equity in our community and our society, ODI organizes its efforts around offering compelling and representative programming, influencing and enhancing equitable policies, and elevating and informing inclusive practices.

More on the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

LGBTQ+ Center

The LGBTQ+ Center strives to decrease inequity and increase a sense of belonging for people of all genders and sexualities at Wake Forest. We serve our entire campus community of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni through our five focus areas: education, advocacy, support, community building, and personal and professional development.

Women’s Center

The Women’s Center supports women at Wake Forest and promotes gender equity. The Center hosts programs and initiatives open to students, faculty, and staff at Wake Forest University. We recognize that all programs are not going to speak to every audience, interest, or challenge, but we hope that everyone can find a way to interact with the Center through at least one of our programs.

Intercultural Center

The Intercultural Center strives to influence campus culture by cultivating intercultural knowledge, competency and leadership. We are committed to enhancing the experience of domestic and international underrepresented groups by offering co-curricular programming, student support and engagement, identity development initiatives and opportunities for comprehensive learning and development.