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Academics
For undergraduates
Undergraduate major/minor declaration: Feb. 5-9 is the Mass Declaration period for undergraduate students who have earned 40+ credit hours. Students eligible to declare should follow instructions that will be sent to them in their WFU email before Feb. 5.
The last day to drop first part-of-term classes and the last day to change from a letter grade to pass/fail in an approved first part-of-term class is Friday, Feb. 2.
Apply for the Richter Scholarship by Feb. 12. The Richter program provides funding for globally oriented independent research. Richter Scholars can follow in the footsteps of artists or statesmen; study architecture, ruins, landscapes, or climates; experience cultures, artistry, innovations, or disparities; or conduct experiments, analyses, interviews, or investigations. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to pursue enriching and engaging projects that can be life-changing.
From 7 p.m. until midnight, the On-Call Demand Shuttle is available daily. If returning to campus after midnight, consider using rideshare services to avoid crossing University Parkway on foot. Students who do not feel safe traveling back to campus should contact University Police at 336-758-5911 or through the Wake Safe mobile app.
Campus Climate Survey incentive: early housing registration
We need at least 35% student participation in our survey, and we aren’t there yet. If you haven’t already, please take the survey.
A new incentive was just added for students who complete the survey: Two students will receive early housing registration, within their class, for Fall 2024 housing (i.e., if you are a sophomore, you will receive priority registration among sophomores). See more on our website.
University Activity Space (UAS) available for spring reservations
The University Activity Space (UAS) is now available to host your events for the Spring 2024 semester. The UAS is available free of charge to all chartered undergraduate student organizations and is a fantastic place to hold your next big event! Events are limited to Wake Forest students. Reserve the space by visiting DeaconSpace and selecting the venue listed on the “Multipurpose” template.
Upcoming events
Wake Forest Birthday Celebration, Friday, Feb. 2, 1-3 p.m., Hearn Plaza. Join the Traditions Council for a birthday celebration with cake squares, party favors, balloons, photo props, and more in honor of Mother So Dear’s 190th birthday!
aWake All Night (Game Show edition), Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.-midnight, Benson University Center. Join Student Union for the biannual aWake All Night for various games, activities and good food! Look forward to things like gift basket giveaways, glow laser tag, and much more!
Sleepin’ Deacon Study Registration (registration Feb. 5-9; study begins Sunday, Feb. 11). Sleepin’ Deacon is the Office of Wellbeing’s annual campus-wide two-week program to improve current sleeping habits. During the two weeks, participants will be asked to record their sleep daily as well as their sleep hygiene practices.
TEDxWakeForestU, Staying ConnecTED, Thursday, Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m., Wait Chapel. TEDxWakeForestU is an event that showcases speakers from diverse professional backgrounds and life experiences. We aim to provoke thought and create engagement by sharing ideas from individuals who have made groundbreaking strides in their field. Register for your free ticket.
Founders Day, Feb. 15, 4 p.m., Wait Chapel. This year’s program features the annual senior oration, musical performances, a celebration of Wake Forest milestones, and more.
Founders Fest, Feb. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Benson Center Rotunda. Student Union’s Founders Fest is a bucket-list event held each February to celebrate Wake Forest’s founding in 1834. This year, Student Union invites the Wake Forest community to join us following the Founders Day ceremony for mocktails, munchies, and music!
ConsentCon, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Benson University Center. (Registration closes Feb. 9). ConsentCon is a conference designed to engage our community in exploring the meaning and operationalization of consent in pursuit of a campus free of interpersonal violence. Our keynote speaker is Duane de Four.
