Dear Wake Forest Student-Athlete:

Welcome to Wake Forest University! You have chosen to attend one of the best universities in the country. It is our goal that you experience all of the tremendous academic opportunities available to you and achieve all of the athletic objectives that you have established for yourself. Our coaches, administrators and support staff are all ready to assist you in whatever way possible.

You have accepted the challenge of not only attending one of the best academic institutions in the country, but also a school that has a rich athletic tradition at the highest level of collegiate athletics. Our primary objective is to give you the opportunity to excel both academically and athletically. Earning a degree from Wake Forest University will provide you with many opportunities. Competing and excelling in athletics will only enhance those future opportunities for you.

As a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Wake Forest competes in the best conference in the country. You will have the opportunity to compete against the best athletes in the best facilities. As you become familiar with the athletes who preceded you at Wake Forest and the accomplishments of those individuals and teams, you will be impressed with our rich tradition. I hope that you are determined to add to that tradition!

This booklet attempts to answer your questions about the academic and athletic policies and procedures that govern our department. If you have questions that are not covered in this booklet, please do not hesitate to call or visit with the appropriate person in our department. We stand ready to assist you. A listing of the individuals in the athletic department and key university personnel is contained in the back of this booklet.

I am pleased that you have chosen to be a Demon Deacon! Best of luck with all of your endeavors at Wake Forest.

Ron Wellman
Director of Athletics