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 17, 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.