Wake Forest Parents and Families

This one goes out to all the families whose summer feels like it is passing too quickly and their children are heading off/back to college too soon. (It’s me; I’m that parent.)

Preview of coming attractions: Project Pumpkin, where students create a Halloween carnival on campus for local schoolchildren.

Big news for families who love to hear great speakers. Presale for families begins July 25 at 10 am at go.wfu.edu/F2F-presale

Nothin but blue skies, smiling at me....

Preview of coming attractions: Hit the Bricks, where students (and faculty and staff), walk or run laps around the Quad to raise money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund. One of the highlights of the fall semester.

From the archives: one of the many beautiful sunsets over Wait Chapel

P'30s: the Orientation app is now live. You can see the schedule for parent/family Orientation in the app. Get details on how to access it in today's Weekly Message to P'30s: https://newstudents.wfu.edu/2026/07/july-21-orientation-app-and-parenting-college-students-coping-with-the-empty-nest/

Only 2 weeks left in July, and then August will come roaring in. Can't wait to see our new students arrive on campus!

Beautiful from every angle

Reminder: Family Weekend event registration begins at 10 am on Weds., July 15th at

Home - WFU Family Weekend Join us for Family WeekendOctober 2–4, 2026 Family Weekend registration will open July 15. Details below will be confirmed at that time. Family Weekend is an excellent opportunity to visit your students and share in the rich traditions and culture of Wake Forest. Experience firsthand [...]