We are delighted that you have chosen to attend Wake! Your residential community will be a core part of your experience here and we would like to share some important information to prepare you for arrival.
New Student Move-In
We look forward to welcoming you to campus on Wednesday, August 17. As you plan for the day, remember the following:
PRIOR TO COMING TO CAMPUS, students will check in at the Lawrence Joel Memorial Veterans Coliseum(LJVM, aka The Joel), at 2825 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27105 no earlier than 15 minutes prior to their move-in time (see below).
Check-In will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. however Move-In Assistance will only be available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you plan to arrive after 5 p.m., please let our office know by completing this After Hours Arrival form.
In order to best manage traffic flow, we encourage new students, and those traveling with them, to enter campus via University Parkway or Reynolda Road.
As you plan, feel free to refer to the University's maps page.
If you are participating in a pre-orientation program or another early arrival group, you should have already received instructions on when and where to check-in. If not, please contact us at housing@wfu.edu.
Move-In Timeframes
In order to best manage traffic and expedite the move-in process for new students and their families, Residence Life and Housing is encouraging students to arrive during the following move-in timeframes based on their housing assignment.
For more information, please visit the Office of Residence Life and Housing move-in information page.
Preparing To Live In Community
Once you arrive on campus, you will be asked to complete a roommate agreement. We encourage you to begin thinking about what you expect in regards to your room and roommate relationship now, so that once you are on campus that conversation is more productive.
The Office of Residence Life and Housing is always available via phone at 336.758.5185 or email at housing@wfu.edu.
Also visit our website at rlh.wfu.edu and be sure to follow @WFURLH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for helpful information and resources as well as ways to connect with our team.
