Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University has evolved into a leading private institution offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university emphasizes a liberal arts education and is committed to the motto "Pro Humanitate," encouraging students to use their knowledge and talents for the betterment of humanity.
| Acronym | WFU |
| Nickname | Demon Deacons |
| Motto / Slogan | Pro Humanitate |
| Colour | Old Gold and Black |
| Mascot | Demon Deacon |
| Founded | 1834 |
| Location | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States |
| Address | 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27109 |
The College embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, valuing exceptional teaching; a commitment to outstanding and innovative research, discovery, performance, and creative activities; and personal academic interaction between students and faculty both in and out of the classroom.
Wake Forest College of Arts and Sciences aspires to be a vital and engaging community of learning that:
Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans. The numbers can be daunting, but they are not disqualifying. We want a Wake Forest education to be affordable and accessible for families at all income levels.
Wake Forest’s hometown, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a culturally rich mid-size city in the Piedmont Triad area of one of the nation’s fastest growing states. Finding your place in the world begins with understanding yourself—your skills, your interests, your passions—and believing in your abilities and talents.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, Wake Forest students and faculty generate meaningful impact that reaches far beyond our campus. Our commitment to academic excellence establishes Wake Forest as a global leader in developing solutions that benefit society.
Wake Forest is at the forefront of a character education movement across the country that stands to solve the leadership crisis facing the world. Through The Program for Leadership and Character, we develop methods to study teaching character and to serve as a model for other institutions developing their own character education programs.
Application fee $85
Entry requirements vary by program and courses. Check the program page for course specific requirements.
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Phone : +1 336 758 5201
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Across her academic and administrative career, Dr. Wente has earned a reputation for thoughtful, future-oriented leadership that fosters institutional growth, academic excellence, and opportunity for all. She leads with trust, transparency, and teamwork ... read more
Dr. Wente is leading Wake Forest toward its third century with strategic investments in the University’s priorities, including furthering academic excellence, increasing financial and merit aid, and enhancing the student experience. Dr. Wente works to highlight Wake Forest’s faculty academic distinctives through her Walk with Wente video series and by investing in efforts to share faculty expertise worldwide. The weaving together of teaching and scholarship is a core component of Wake Forest’s identity and instrumental to Dr. Wente’s vision for Wake Forest as a leading student-centered research university, dedicated to a liberal arts foundation.
Under Chan’s leadership, Wake Forest has become the national model for creating a college-to-career community designed to prepare students to live lives that matter, not just secure a first job after graduation. He can discuss how employees’ contributions in today’s corporate culture differ from those of the 20th Century and the top skills employers are seeking in both established businesses and start-ups.
Dr. Iacovou served as the Sisel Distinguished Dean of the School of Business from July 2014 until January 2021. Under his leadership, the School adapted its degree program portfolio in significant ways resulting in improved student outcomes and rankings. During this time, the school's first business analytics and online programs were launched yielding sizable enrollment growth. From 2014 to 2020, Dr. Iacovou led a capital campaign for the school, which raised over $120 million in support of student, faculty, facility, programmatic and diversity-enhancing needs.
With deep expertise in running complex organizations in both stable and uncertain times, Dr. Travisano’s career encompasses more than three decades of service to higher education and nonprofit organizations. She served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for eleven years at two iconic Florida universities, including the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University. She is recognized as a collaborative leader who has partnered with colleagues to significantly raise undergraduate admissions standards, improve student retention, construct cutting-edge facilities for student housing and research, and has successfully led through times of crisis including COVID-19, Hurricane Irma, and the global financial collapse of 2008-2009.
In 1946, the school accepted an invitation from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation to move 100 miles west to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Construction began in 1952, and the new campus opened its doors in 1956. Winston-Salem is the home of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and much of Wake Forest’s main Reynolda Campus is comprised of land that was once the R.J. Reynolds estate, a gift from the late Charles and Mary Reynolds Babcock. The... read more
Today, while Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus has maintained the look of its original 14 Georgian-style buildings, the school has grown significantly in physical landscape, academic offerings and stature.