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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

Sophomores Destiny Hale and Hanna Shakarov
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Wake Forest students win ACC Debate Championship

Sophomores Destiny Hale and Hanna Shakarov won the 2025 ACC Debate Championship by defeating Southern Methodist University in the tournament’s final round in Washington, D.C. Hale, a computer science major, was voted the tournament’s top speaker. Shakarov, a business and enterprise management major, was voted the second overall speaker. Wake Forest was undefeated in the preliminary debates with wins over UNC, Florida State, Miami and Notre Dame.

Claudia Vega
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Vega named 2025 TED Fellow

Claudia Vega, a Fellow at Wake Forest’s Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, has been selected as a 2025 TED Fellow for her groundbreaking work on the environmental and human health impacts of mercury pollution from illegal gold mining in the Amazon.

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Celebrating the trees in the Forest! 🌳

For the 14th year, Wake Forest has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education by the Arbor Day Foundation. Students, faculty and staff gathered to plant new trees, measure tree growth and reflect on how caring for our environment is a reflection of #ProHumanitate.

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Celebrating the trees in the Forest! 🌳 For the 14th year, Wake Forest has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education by the Arbor Day Foundation. Students, faculty and staff gathered to plant new trees, measure tree growth and reflect on how caring for our environment is a reflection of #ProHumanitate.

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From the newsroom to the stage to the bell tower, Rowan Henchy has made her mark at Wake Forest. Inspired by professors, grounded in her friendships and driven by the motto #ProHumanitate, she is ready to tell stories that matter.

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From the newsroom to the stage to the bell tower, Rowan Henchy has made her mark at Wake Forest. Inspired by professors, grounded in her friendships and driven by the motto #ProHumanitate, she is ready to tell stories that matter. #WFUGrad

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From Winston-Salem to Cape Town, Gah’Ques Ligons (‘25) has embraced every opportunity at Wake Forest. Studying Spanish and Health Studies, he’s preparing for a future in dentistry and service. Inspired by his grandfather and driven by purpose, he’s ready to care for communities at home and across the globe.

#ProHumanitate #WFUGrad

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From Winston-Salem to Cape Town, Gah’Ques Ligons (‘25) has embraced every opportunity at Wake Forest. Studying Spanish and Health Studies, he’s preparing for a future in dentistry and service. Inspired by his grandfather and driven by purpose, he’s ready to care for communities at home and across the globe. #ProHumanitate #WFUGrad

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What if the anxiety we feel in uncertain times had a name?

Professor Francisco Gallegos explains Zozobra, a concept from Mexican philosophy that describes the emotional disorientation many experience during moments of change. Understanding it could help us find connection and meaning together.

#ProHumanitate #WFUexpert #WFUresearch

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What if the anxiety we feel in uncertain times had a name? Professor Francisco Gallegos explains Zozobra, a concept from Mexican philosophy that describes the emotional disorientation many experience during moments of change. Understanding it could help us find connection and meaning together. #ProHumanitate #WFUexpert #WFUresearch

Events

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May

18

2025 Baccalaureate Service

9:00 am

Wait Chapel

Baccalaureate is a one-hour religious service honoring the graduating class. This year’s Baccalaureate Address will be delivered by Reverend Emma Jordan-Simpson, president of Auburn Theological Seminary.

May

18

Honors and Awards Ceremony

2:00 pm

Scales Fine Arts Center

Each May, Wake Forest College recognizes students who, by achieving academic excellence, exemplify the highest goals of the University. Join us as we honor our students and celebrate the Senior Orator of 2025.

May

19

2025 Commencement

9:00 am

Congratulations Class of 2025! Join us for Wake Forest’s Commencement weekend on May 16–19. Graduation Exercises, where the President confers undergraduate degrees, is on  Monday, May 19, on Hearn Plaza, beginning at 9 a.m.

Colleges & Schools

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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