New Deac Week

Welcome to Wake Forest University Class of 2028

By Wake Forest University

August 26^th, 2024

The Spirit of the Old Gold & Black

The Wake Forest University Marching Band practiced on Davis Field on Friday, August 16, 2024.

Fun at the Pool

Pre-orientation R.E.C. students competed in a variety of races in the pool at the Wellbeing Center on Sunday, August 18, 2024, including a cardboard boat race.

Pro-Humanitate in Action

Students Promoting Action and Responsibility in the Community (S.P.A.R.C.) and Deacon Camp students pulled weeds, planted vegetables, pressed fresh flowers, and painted flowerpots at the Campus Gardens on Polo Road, and sorted food and packed meal kids at the Second Harvest Food Bank on Monday, August 19, 2024.

Becoming Makers at Waker Space

Pre-orientation First in the Forest students made Deacon coasters at Waker Space on Monday, August 19, 2024.

Habitat for Humanity

S.P.A.R.C. students worked on the roof of a Habitat for Humanity house on NE 25th Street in Winston-Salem on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

Freshman Move-In

With the help of student athletes, coaches, staff, and their own families, new students moved into their residence halls in south campus on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

President Susan R. Wente and Vice President for Campus Life Shea Kidd Brown welcomed students and their families to campus.

Making of a Demon Deacon & New Deacs on the Block Party

Incoming students and their families attended the Making of a Demon Deacon & New Deacs on the Block Party on Hearn Plaza on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Upperclass Move-in

Returning and transfer students moved into their residence halls and apartments on campus on Thursday, August 22nd and Friday, August 23, 2024.

How to College: Becoming a Demon Deacon

New and transfer students had the opportunity to hear from Provost Michele Gillespie, Vice President for Campus Life Shea Kidd Brown, and current students as they learned what it means to be a Demon Deacon during a session in Wait Chapel on Friday, August 23, 2024.

New Student Convocation

New students attended the Convocation in Wait Chapel on Friday, August 23, 2024. The event featured greetings from the University President, the Provost, the Dean of the College and others.

Free Food & Games

New and transfer students enjoyed free food and games on Gulley Drive on Saturday, August 24, 2024 during Saturday Night Live sponsored by the Office of Residential Life & Housing.