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2024-2025 Opening/Closing Dates

The Office of Residence Life and Housing is pleased to share the following dates related to the opening and closing of our residential communities for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Please note these dates are subject to change.

A full 2024-2025 Academic Calendar will be made available here. The summer schedule can be found here.

Information for Academic Year 2024-25

For those who wish to make travel arrangements now for 2024-25, please see the following dates below.

Please note that due to the limited time between semesters, we are unable to offer extensions to closing dates and, at times, may be limited in our ability to honor early arrival requests. We encourage students to consider choosing flexible travel options in the unlikely event that dates change.

Fall 2024 Dates

  • Friday, August 16 or Saturday, August 17 – Pre-Orientation Move-In

    • Students will receive their move-in instructions (including date and time frame) in mid-July after program enrollment, from Residence Life and Housing.

    • Check-in will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; move-in assistance will be available from 9 a.m. to noon each day for incoming students only.

  • Wednesday, August 21 – New Student Move-In
    • Check-In and Move-In Assistance will be available from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    • All students must be moved in by 1 p.m.

    • Students will see their suggested move-in windows in late July 2024 when they receive their housing assignments via the Housing Portal.
  • Wednesday, August 21 through Friday, August 23 – Orientation Activities (i.e. New Deac Week)
  • Thursday, August 22 through Saturday, August 24 – Continuing Student Move-In

    • Thursday, August 22 – Check-in will be available from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

    • Friday, August 23 – Check-in will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    • Saturday, August 24 – Check-in will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Monday, August 26 – Classes Begin
  • Saturday, December 14 – Last Day of Exams
  • Sunday, December 15 – Communities close at 2 p.m. for Winter Break (unless approved for Winter Break Housing)

Spring 2025 Dates

  • January 2025
    • Tuesday, January 7 – Sorority Recruitment
      • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Actives (i.e., current sisters) Move-In
      • 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Potential New Members (i.e., students going through sorority recruitment) Move-In
    • Friday, January 10
      • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Move-in for students moving on to campus for the first time this academic year
    • Saturday, January 11
      • 9 a.m. – Communities open for all students to return
    • Monday, January 13 – Classes Begin
  • May 2025
    • Wednesday, May 7 – Last Day of Exams
    • Thursday, May 8  – Communities close @ 2 p.m. for non-seniors (unless approved for Interim Housing)
    • Monday, May 19 – Commencement
    • Tuesday, May 20-
      • Communities close @ 12 p.m. for seniors and those not approved for Interim Housing

Summer 2025

  • Tuesday, May 27 – Summer School 1 Move-In
    • Summer School Housing will be in Bostwick and Johnson Halls
  • Wednesday, May 29 – Summer School 1 Begins
    • Interim Housing Closes
  • Thursday, July 3 – Summer School 1 Close
    • Students moving out must be out by 2 pm
  • Monday, July 7 – Summer School 2 Move-In
  • Tuesday, July 8 – Summer School 2 Begins
  • Sunday, August 10 – Summer School 2 Close
    • Students moving out must be out by 2 pm
  • Monday, August 11 – Transition Day
    • For those students who are living on campus will transition directly to their Fall housing between the hours of 9 am – 2 pm.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at housing@wfu.edu or 336.758.5185.

September 2025 Parent and Family Newsletter

It’s the start of fall in The Forest! We hope your student has begun to feel settled at home, whether it’s their first time in The Forest or they’re returning once again. This month, we have links to residential reminders your student receives at the start of each semester, tips for supporting your students as they navigate roommate dynamics, and suggestions for #WFU29 for those of you with new Deacs. 

For all of our on-campus students, here are some reminders for how to stay safe and healthy in community:

Mold and Mildew Prevention

Health and Safety Inspections

Campus Safety

Supporting Your Student as They Navigate Roommate Dynamics 

Students are settling into a routine both academically and socially, and well, you guessed it, roommate relationships can begin to change like the leaves. September is usually the point when the newness has worn off and the little things can start to frustrate our students. Sometimes this can lead to students wanting a roommate change. While a room change may be necessary, we first encourage students to utilize active listening and mediation techniques that may address the concerns and allow the two individuals to remain where they currently live. As parents and family members, you can partner with us in a variety of ways – most importantly, through your own understanding of the process and helping your student(s) understand as well. We’ve included some advice below that has helped our students over the years.

 Help your student(s) evaluate the situation

  • Listen to them. Be a sounding board by providing support and perspective.
  • Encourage them to consider the point of view of the other person.
  • Remind them that living with another person isn’t always easy. Conflicts will arise but through effective communication they can work through the concerns (hopefully). 

Help your student(s) address the problem

  • Encourage your student to talk directly and respectfully to their roommate about the actual concerns.
  • Encourage the student to talk to them in a timely manner so the conflict doesn’t build up over time. 
  • Please know…if students cannot address the issue with their roommate one-on-one, remind your student to reach out to their RA for assistance. 
  • Let your student resolve the problems in their own way. No need to swoop in and save the day, they need to learn these healthy conflict skills. 
  • Remind your student to use “I statements” to own their feelings and the thoughts expressed. I feel______ when_____because_____so what I’m hoping is _____.  A complete example would be “I feel frustrated when the lights are left on after midnight because it is hard for me to fall asleep and then I don’t do well in my classes, so I’m hoping we can turn the lights off or dim them at a certain time every night, or find another agreeable solution that works for both of us.”
  • Help yourself and your student(s) by better understanding how we train our RAs to assist with this process. Please know that RAs are not full-time conflict specialists but they offer up as much help as possible.  For example, one of the listening models our RAs utilize…the LARA model when talking directly with students experiencing a crisis: 

L stands for Listen. In this stage of LARA, active listening needs to be practiced, by maintaining eye contact (if culturally appropriate), nodding your head, and showing that you are listening.

A stands for Affirm or Acknowledge. Much like active listening, this stage requires that the RA says something affirming like “Acknowledge the feelings and needs behind what is being said.

R stands for Respond. This is when the RA can respond to what was said – address the interests and needs that the resident brought up. 

A stands for Add. Provide additional information or options about solutions.  We don’t give advice or force your opinion on anyone, though!

If mediation doesn’t fully work on the RA level, we have Community Directors to assist with further communication and to decide the most appropriate next steps in finding a resolution. Help your student to help themselves when it comes to handling conflict. While it’s not always delightful, neither your student nor you are alone in working through tough situations. 

Encourage your Deacs to Get Connected! 

For #WFU29 family and friends, encourage your students to connect with their Faculty Fellows if they haven’t already. Each first-year residence hall has an affiliated faculty team from a wide range of academic disciplines who work to foster engagement, support, and advise students, and create experiences designed to connect our residential communities. They are interested in getting to know your student as a whole person- not just a student of classrooms, studios, and labs. 

Additionally, our newest Deacs are encouraged to participate in as many Wake the Forest events as possible. Wake the Forest is a series of events designed specifically to help new students establish meaningful connections to the Wake Forest community as they navigate their new home in the first few weeks of school.

We look forward to continuing our shared partnership in your student’s journey here at Wake Forest. For any questions or feedback, our office is always available during business hours at 336.758.5185 or housing@wfu.edu.

2025-2026 Opening/Closing Dates

Residence Life and Housing is pleased to share the following dates related to the opening and closing of our residential communities for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Please note these dates are subject to change.

A full 2025-2026 Academic Calendar will be made available here. The summer schedule can be found here.

Information for Academic Year 2025-2026

For those who wish to make travel arrangements now for 2025-26, please see the following dates below.

Please note that due to the limited time between semesters, we are unable to offer extensions to closing dates and, at times, may be limited in our ability to honor early arrival requests. We encourage students to consider choosing flexible travel options in the unlikely event that dates change.

Fall 2025 Dates

  • Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 – Pre-Orientation Move-In

    • Students will receive their move-in instructions (including date and time frame) in mid-July after program enrollment, from Residence Life and Housing.

    • Check-in will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Move-in assistance will be available from 9 a.m. to noon for incoming students ONLY on Saturday, August 16.

  • Tuesday, August 19 – New International Student Move-In
    • Students will receive their move-in instructions (including date and time frame) in mid-July from Residence Life and Housing.
    • Check-in will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; move-in assistance will not be available.
  • Wednesday, August 20 – New Student Move-In
    • Check-In and Move-In Assistance will be available from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    • All students are encouraged to move in by 12 p.m., but late arrivals must plan to arrive between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

    • Students will see their suggested move-in windows in late July 2025 when they receive their housing assignments via the Housing Portal.
  • Wednesday, August 20 through Friday, August 22 – Orientation Activities (i.e. New Deac Week)
  • Thursday, August 21 through Saturday, August 23 – Continuing Student Move-In

    • Check-in will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Continuing students can move in on whichever day best fits their schedule.

  • Monday, August 25 – Classes Begin
  • Saturday, December 13 – Last Day of Exams
  • Sunday, December 14 – Communities close at 2 p.m. for Winter Break (unless approved for Winter Break Housing)

Spring 2026 Dates

  • Tuesday, January 6 – Sorority Recruitment Early Arrivals
  • Friday, January 9
    • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Move-in for students moving on to campus for the first time this academic year
  • Saturday, January 10
    • 9 a.m. – Communities open for all students to return
  • Monday, January 12 – Classes Begin
  • Wednesday, April 29 – Last Day of Classes and Move-Out Begins
  • Saturday, May 9 – Last Day of Exams
  • Sunday, May 10  – Communities close @ 2 p.m. for non-seniors (unless approved for Interim Housing)
  • Monday, May 18 – Commencement
  • Tuesday, May 19 – Communities close @ 9 a.m. for seniors and those not approved for Interim Housing

Summer 2025

  • Tuesday, May 27 – Summer School 1 Move-In
    • Summer School Housing will be in Bostwick and Johnson Halls
  • Wednesday, May 29 – Summer School 1 Begins
    • Interim Housing Closes
  • Thursday, July 3 – Summer School 1 Close
    • Students moving out must be out by 2 pm
  • Monday, July 7 – Summer School 2 Move-In
  • Tuesday, July 8 – Summer School 2 Begins
  • Sunday, August 10 – Summer School 2 Close
    • Students moving out must be out by 2 pm
  • Monday, August 11 – Transition Day
    • For those students who are living on campus will transition directly to their Fall housing between the hours of 9 am – 2 pm.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at housing@wfu.edu or 336.758.5185.

June 2025 Parent/Family Newsletter

We hope you’re enjoying summer break and staying cool! This month, we have reminders for July dates and deadlines (including Summer Session II), important information for families whose students are participating in the second round of housing selection, and reminders for the return to campus in August–we can hardly wait!

 

Disability-Related Accommodations: Due July 1

As a reminder, incoming students who would like to request a disability-related accommodation must submit requests and supporting documentation by July 1 via the Housing Portal. Some students want to try college without those accommodations and later discover they wished they’d had the accommodation from the beginning. Our ability to meet a student’s needs is much more limited after housing assignments have been made, so we strongly encourage students to request accommodations by the July 1 deadline.

 

Summer School Session 2: Move-In July 7

Housing selection for Summer Session 2 opens on June 18, 2025. Students participating in Summer Session 2 and living on campus will move into their summer housing assignment on Monday, July 7, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

As a reminder, students living on campus for Summer Session 2 and the 2025-26 Academic Year will transition to their 2025-2026 housing assignment on Monday, August 11, and must be present on this day to make that transition.

 

Second Round of Housing Selection: July 16

For those students who chose not to and/or were unable to select a bed during our initial housing selection process, the second round of selection will occur on Wednesday, July 16 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST. 

As a reminder (from our website): 

“Any student under the residency requirement who did not select during Housing Selection during the April process or is an incoming transfer student is automatically placed into the second round. The Second Round of Housing Selection is a planned and regular part of our assignment process and occurs each year. During this process, students may, based on availability, choose: a single room, a double room with a roommate of choice, or a remaining bedspace in a double (with an existing roommate).”

If your student has not yet selected housing for the coming year, ensure they have thought about any potential roommates and are checking their email for selection times and final reminders ahead of this process.

 

Incoming Student Housing Assignments: By July 31

Incoming students will receive their housing assignments in two phases during July. On July 11, students will learn which residence hall they’ve been assigned to. In late July, they’ll receive their specific room assignment and roommate details, if applicable. Please encourage your student to regularly check their ‘@wfu.edu’ email, as important updates, including housing details and other key information, will be sent there throughout the summer. 

 

Move-In: August

We know move-in day is one of the most exciting parts of the college experience and our partners, SWAK University Services, are here to help make the transition a little smoother. Their custom store is designed specifically for Wake Forest students and and ready to help you find everything your student needs to feel at home from day one.

Shop Now: https://www.swaku.com/wfu-room

Why shop with them?

  • Guaranteed-to-Fit Twin XL Bedding – Not all “Twin XL” sets are created equal, but ours are specially sized for WFU residence hall beds.
  • Free Campus Delivery – Skip the extra luggage; your student’s items will be waiting when you arrive.
  • Save with 15% Off Bundles – Get everything from sheets to storage, all in one place (and at a discount!).
  • Support Campus Life – A portion of every purchase goes directly to Residence Life and Housing programs.

To ensure timely delivery, please place your order by Monday, July 22, 2025.

Shipping Details
 When ordering, see below on how to best ensure the package gets to your student:

  • For incoming students (i.e., Class of 2029) who have not received their campus box number yet (box numbers are typically assigned in late July/early August):
    Student Name
    1834 Wake Forest Road
    Box 2029*
    Winston-Salem, NC 27109

* IMPORTANT: Box 2029 is a temporary address for new students to have items shopped to campus; it is not your student’s permanent box number

Popular items tend to go quickly, so we encourage you to shop early. Whether you’re helping your student feel settled or just want to avoid last-minute packing stress, we’re here to help make move-in a success.

 

Important Dates and Resources

 

We hope you continue to have a restful and restorative break! As always, if you have any questions, we’re available during the week at 336.758.5185 or housing@wfu.edu.

July 2025 P&F Newsletter

The summer is flying, and we’re just a little over a month away from the start of the Fall semester! This month, we’re highlighting important reminders as you solidify your plans to return to campus next month and essential information for our incoming first-year students (‘29) around housing assignments.

First-year students have now received their housing assignments for the upcoming academic year. They are able to log in to their Housing Portal to view their room assignment and their roommate (if applicable). Students also received a link to Roomie to access a 3-D interactive model of their room to help plan and shop for their space, as well as other resources and tips to prepare for move-in day! By July 31, students will receive confirmation of their approved move-in date and a suggested move-in timeframe for August 20 (if applicable).

As a reminder, the 25-26 Move-In Schedule (full opening/closing dates can be found HERE) is as follows:

  • August 15/16, 2025– Move-in for Pre-Orientation Programs (Optional)
    • Students approved to participate in a Pre-Orientation program will move into their assigned housing for the academic year; these students will receive confirmation from Residence Life and Housing in July.
    • Below are dates for Pre-Orientation move-in:
      • Marching Band will move in on Thursday, August 14
      • Wilderness to Wake will move in on Friday, August 15
      • All other Pre-Orientation programs will move in on Saturday, August 16
    • Check-in will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
      • Move-in assistance will ONLY be available on Saturday, August 16, from 9 a.m. to noon for incoming students ONLY.
  • August 19, 2025 – New International Student Move-In
    • International students not participating in Pre-Orientation programs must move in on Tuesday, August 19, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST.
  • August 20, 2025 – Move-In for New Students & Transfer Students
    • Suggested move-in timeframes will be shared as we get closer to move-in.
    • Check-In and Move-In Assistance will be available from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • All students should be moved in by 1 p.m. but late arrivals must plan to arrive between 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Students who need to arrive after their check-in window will complete a late arrival form, which will be included in our final details in the coming weeks! We’ll send the final information regarding check-in and our opening week to their @wfu.edu email address, so ensure they check regularly in the coming weeks!

If your student is living on campus for Summer Session 2, they will soon be receiving information regarding move-out and transition to their fall assignment.

  • As a reminder, students moving off-campus or opting out of moving in early to their Fall 2025 assignment will check out of their summer housing assignment on Sunday, August 10 by 2 p.m. EST.
  • Students with a Fall 2025 On-Campus housing assignment have the option to transition into their Fall 2025 space on Monday, August 11th between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. However, please be aware that opting to move in early will incur a nightly charge of $15 until your approved move-in date unless you have been notified otherwise. Your student will receive communication from our office with information to opt into this process.

Move-In: August

We know move-in day is one of the most exciting parts of the college experience and our partners, SWAK University Services, are here to help make the transition a little smoother. Their custom store is designed specifically for Wake Forest students and and ready to help you find everything your student needs to feel at home from day one.

Shop Now: https://www.swaku.com/wfu-room

Why shop with them?

  • Guaranteed-to-Fit Twin XL Bedding – Not all “Twin XL” sets are created equal, but ours are specially sized for WFU residence hall beds.
  • Free Campus Delivery – Skip the extra luggage; your student’s items will be waiting when you arrive.
  • Save with 15% Off Bundles – Get everything from sheets to storage, all in one place (and at a discount!).
  • Support Campus Life – A portion of every purchase goes directly to Residence Life and Housing programs.

To ensure timely delivery, please place your order by Monday, July 22, 2025.

Shipping Details
 When ordering, see below on how to best ensure the package gets to your student:

  • For incoming students (i.e., Class of 2029) who have not received their campus box number yet (box numbers are typically assigned in late July/early August):
    Student Name
    1834 Wake Forest Road
    Box 2029*
    Winston-Salem, NC 27109

* IMPORTANT: Box 2029 is a temporary address for new students to have items shopped to campus; it is not your student’s permanent box number

Popular items tend to go quickly, so we encourage you to shop early. Whether you’re helping your student feel settled or just want to avoid last-minute packing stress, we’re here to help make move-in a success.

 

We look forward to welcoming your student back home (or for the first time)! Should you have any questions for us, we are available at 336.758.5185 and housing@wfu.edu. 

August 2025 Parent & Family Newsletter

Whether it’s your first year in The Forest or you’re returning to campus, we are looking forward to welcoming you and your Deac to campus this month! 

Our community staff are wrapping up their training, we’re walking our buildings to make sure they’re ready for your arrival, and the excitement of the fall semester can be felt in our office and around campus. 

As a reminder, you’ll find a schedule below for your first stop during move-in: the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (popularly called “The Joel” or “LJVM” by our Deacs). Your student will pick up their Deacon OneCard (if needed), Room Key, and Move-In Parking Pass here before you head to campus. We encourage your student to regularly check their WFU inbox for emails from our office, as we have been sharing important information with them.

MOVE-IN 2025

  • Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16: Pre-Orientation/Early Arrival Students Move-In between 9 a.m and 4 p.m 
    • Approved arrival dates have been communicated directly by our office to students. 
    • Move-in assistance available on Saturday, August 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 20: New Student and Transfer Student Move-In (Class of ‘29) between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. with move-in assistance through 12 p.m. 
  • Continuing Student Move-In (Class of ‘28, ‘27, ‘26)
    • Thursday, August 21, Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily
  • After Hours Arrivals: Your students received directions in communication from us if they need to request an after-hours check-in. Note that after-hours check-in is only available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

We recommend considering the following while packing and preparing for Move-In.

  • Run through our list of what to bring (and not to bring).
  • Label belongings with your student’s name, residence hall, and room number.
  • Remind your student to have a photo ID (license or passport) or their Deacon OneCard handy on Move-In day.

A few pages that might be helpful for you and your student to look over as they prepare for a year spent on campus are shared below:

We will see you soon! As always, we are available at 336.758.5185 and housing@wfu.edu during business hours for any questions or concerns you may have. As always, Go Deacs!

2025 Home Sweet Home Challenge

Enter the Home Sweet Home Challenge today!

Show us how you’ve made your space feel like home! Snap a pic of your space and submit it by September 22 at noon using the Roompact form.

Our RLH team will pick the top 5 in each category. Then YOU get to vote September 25-26 for the winners!

Prizes: Winners score $50 in bookstore credit or food dollars, and runners-up snag $25

What you should know

  • You photos may be used on social media or websites to showcase how students decorate their space
  • Horizontal photos of your space is preferred. Though not required, horizontal photos showcase better on different platforms.
  • Ensure you follow our Guide to Community Living and Code of Conduct. Please be sure there are no violations to the GTCL or Code of Conduct in your photos
  • If me and my roommate submit together, do we both receive the prize? Yes, if you and your roommate are selected, you both receive the same amount in prize money.