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.