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.

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WFU receives $30M to advance entrepreneurship education

Wake Forest University has received a $30 million gift to expand the University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and enhance access and opportunities for undergraduate students in the academic program. The anonymous gift is one of the most significant in the University’s history. The investment will enable Wake Forest to increase the number of experienced entrepreneurship faculty, develop innovative new courses, and fund the construction of state-of-the-art space for the growing program.

Graduate student Kate Thompson works in the WFU walk-in growth room. Credit: Olutosin Samuel Olusola, WFU biology doctoral student.
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Study: How viruses shape microbe interactions

By looking at the ocean's tiniest microbes, researchers are gaining insights about the marine food web that may help improve climate change predictions. A study co-authored by Assistant Professor of Biology Sheri Floge brings together viral ecologists, chemists and physicists to find out more about marine microbes and what happens when viruses infect them.

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Once a year, on the last day of classes, we celebrate our hometown hero, NBA legend, Wake Forest great and The Point God himself: Chris Paul, aka @CP3. 🏀🎩

Thank you, @wfu_tradco, for the hoops, hot chocolate and “Chris P” Kreme doughnuts! #GoDeacs

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Once a year, on the last day of classes, we celebrate our hometown hero, NBA legend, Wake Forest great and The Point God himself: Chris Paul, aka @CP3. 🏀🎩 Thank you, @wfu_tradco, for the hoops, hot chocolate and “Chris P” Kreme doughnuts! #GoDeacs

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Last night, the Wake Forest community came together for the beloved Lighting of the Quad tradition.

The evening was filled with good friends, music, candlelight and holiday cheer.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in making Hearn Plaza shine bright! 🕯️✨

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Last night, the Wake Forest community came together for the beloved Lighting of the Quad tradition. The evening was filled with good friends, music, candlelight and holiday cheer. Thank you to everyone who joined us in making Hearn Plaza shine bright! 🕯️✨

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Join Hailey Auster (`27) as she tries her hand an Archery Club practice. Beginners are welcome. Find out more at @wakearchery.

With 200+ clubs and organizations to choose from, there’s a niche for everyone.

Check out the full list at thelink.wfu.edu/organizations or at the link in our profile.

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Join Hailey Auster ('27) as she tries her hand an Archery Club practice. Beginners are welcome. Find out more at @wakearchery. With 200+ clubs and organizations to choose from, there’s a niche for everyone. Check out the full list at thelink.wfu.edu/organizations or at the link in our profile.

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As we gather for Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve others in the name of our motto: #ProHumanitate / For Humanity.

TurkeyPalooza is an annual Wake Forest initiative where students, faculty and staff prepare and deliver over 700 Thanksgiving meals to local organizations to help fight hunger in the community. This tradition is in its 18th year.

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As we gather for Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve others in the name of our motto: #ProHumanitate / For Humanity. TurkeyPalooza is an annual Wake Forest initiative where students, faculty and staff prepare and deliver over 700 Thanksgiving meals to local organizations to help fight hunger in the community. This tradition is in its 18th year. #OurMottoMeansMore
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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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Welcome to Deactown

Whether cheering or playing,
we all bleed Black and Gold

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