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.
- 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:
- LIVING ON CAMPUS (Amenities and Utilities)
- CAMPUS RESOURCES (Offices for your student to familiarize themselves with)
- PARENTS & FAMILIES (Your hub for all things RL&H)
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!