August 2024 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 is wrapping up their training, we’re walking our halls 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 Mailbox Key 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 2024

  • Friday, August 16, or Saturday, August 17: 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. 
  • Wednesday, August 21: New Student Move-In (Class of ‘28) between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. with move-in assistance through 12 p.m. 
  • Continuing Student Move-In (Class of ‘27, ‘26, ‘25)
    • Thursday, August 22 between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
    • Friday, August 23 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
    • Saturday, August 24 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  • After Hours Arrivals: Your students received directions in communication from us if they need to request an after hours check in.

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!