Welcome to Wake Forest

 

Our motto means more.

Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of humanity in all its difference and diversity. 

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Our Winston-Salem, N.C., campus houses an academic community of almost 9,000 students, with more studying at Wake Forest locations in Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and around the world. Our undergraduate liberal arts curriculum inspires a holistic approach to preparing graduate and professional school students. We graduate leaders with integrity and courage who use their success to make an impact on society.

News

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News

Wake Forest receives national funding to advance public health

Senior leaders from AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention visited Winston-Salem to see first-hand the impact Wake Forest’s Public Health AmeriCorps program is having in the community. The federal agencies awarded the University more than $200,000 to continue the program for a third year.

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WFU researcher to collaborate on NASA-funded project

Wake Forest researcher and remote sensing expert Ovidiu Csillik will serve as a co-investigator on a new NASA-funded project to get a more accurate and detailed picture of what is happening with carbon storage over time in tropical forests.

The newly restored Brown Family Conservatory and the Reynolda Welcome Center are now open to the public at @reynoldagardenswfu. Step inside the iconic 1913 Lord & Burnham Conservatory to explore themed plant exhibits, seasonal displays, and more, while the Welcome Center offers a gateway to all things Reynolda. Come discover the beauty, history, and community that make Reynolda an unforgettable destination. Open Tuesday-Sunday, free of charge!

Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus rests on the land that was once farmland of the Reynolda estate. Reynolda is an easy quarter-mile walk from campus along the Reynolda Trail, a wooded, paved trail that connects to South Campus.
Last weekend, @wakemarchingband and @ncstatemarchingband united for a powerful performance of “Amazing Grace” in tribute to those affected by Hurricane Helene, especially in Western NC. The moving moment quickly went viral, spreading a message of unity and hope.

#ProHumanitate #GoDeacs 

Archival footage of @wakemarchingband by Parker Beverly (‘23).
Step into the vibrant energy of the World Cultural Festival, a tradition since 2009! Hosted by the Intercultural Center, this annual event celebrates the cultural diversity that makes our community so special. 🌎

#ProHumanitate #WakeTheArts
Yesterday, @wfulawschool joined with Winston-Salem State University to launch an impactful partnership. #WSSU Chancellor Bonita Brown and Wake Forest Law Dean Andy Klein signed a memorandum of understanding, creating a pathway for WSSU students to pursue a JD at Wake Forest Law.

“The partnership we are establishing today with Wake Forest School of Law ushers in a new era of opportunity for our students. It creates a clear and sustainable pathway to law school, removing obstacles and broadening access to the legal profession,” said WSSU Chancellor Bonita Brown.

Read more at the link in our profile. 

#ProHumanitate 

📸 @wssu1892
URECA Day showcases mentored and independent scholarship through poster and oral presentations across disciplines. It’s a celebration of ideas where our community comes together to support academic excellence.

#ProHumanitate #OurMottoMeansMore

Why Wake Forest?

Affordability

Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans.

Our Hometown

Within driving distance of both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Coast, Winston-Salem offers the amenities of a larger city with the vibrant culture of an engaged community.

Facts & Figures

Get to know Wake Forest better by browsing a collection of quick facts, figures and rankings.

By the Numbers

250+

is the number of student organizations that you can explore (or we’ll help you find a match) in order to discover your passion. Don’t find it? Apply to charter one!

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11:1

is our student-to-faculty ratio. More than half of our undergraduate classes have fewer than 20 students. Only 1% have more than 50 students.

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72+%

of undergraduates have an academic study-abroad experience, many of them in our academic-residential houses in London, Vienna and Venice.

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