2025 New Deac Week (Sneak Peek)
Below is an initial look at the exciting activities planned for New Deac Week. The complete and up-to-date schedule will be published on the Guidebook App in mid-June. Once the app is live, this webpage will no longer be accessible.
Friday,
August 15
Early Arrivals/Pre-Orientation Programs Move-In #1
The week begins with the first day of move-in for early arrivals and students in Pre-orientation Programs, held at the LJVM Coliseum from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LJVM Coliseum
Saturday, August 16
Early Arrivals/Pre-Orientation Programs Move-In #2
Move-in continues for early arrivals and Pre-orientation students at the LJVM Coliseum. In the afternoon, a Welcome Reception is held exclusively for the parents and families of students who participated in the Pre-Orientation programs.
LJVM Coliseum
4 – 5 p.m. – Pre-Orientation Students with Pre-Orientation Programs
4 – 5 p.m. – Welcome Reception for Pre-Orientation Programs
Sutton Gym C407
Sunday,
August 17
The evening features “RecGo,” an event for Pre-orientation students on Manchester Plaza.
8 – 10 p.m. RecGo Pre-Orientation
Manchester Plaza
Monday,
August 18
New students are invited to participate in a game of “Humans vs. Zombies” at the ZSR Library in the evening.
8 – 9:30 p.m. – Humans vs. Zombies
Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Tuesday,
August 19
This day is designated for International Student Move-in, which concludes at 4 p.m. Evening entertainment includes a Women’s Field Hockey game against UNC, karaoke for all Pre-orientation Programs, and a talent show for students in the Summit Pre-orientation Program.
5 – 7 p.m. – Women’s Field Hockey vs. UNC
Kentner Stadium
8 – 10 p.m. – Karaoke (all Pre-Orientation Programs)
Benson University Center, Pugh Auditorium
4 p.m. – Move-In Completed by 4 p.m.
5 – 7 p.m. – Women’s Field Hockey vs. UNC
Kentner Stadium
Wednesday, August 20
It’s Move-In Day!
All new and transfer students check in for University Housing at the LJVM Coliseum. The day is filled with various activities, including departmental open houses and information sessions. The evening holds two mandatory events for students: “Living at Wake” and the “New Deacs on the Block Party” on Hearn Plaza.
Move-In Day
8 a.m. – Noon – Residence Hall Check-in
LJVM Coliseum
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Campus Bookstore & Deacon Shop Open
9 a.m. – Noon – Deacon Fitness Challenge
Manchester Plaza
Noon – 2 p.m. – Self-led Tour of Wake Downtown
Wake Downtown
Noon – 2 p.m. – Wake Alumni Family Welcome
Reynolda Hall, Magnolia Room
2 – 3 p.m. – A Stroll through the Forest with ENV and the Office of Sustainability
Entrance at Angelou Hall Residence Hall
3 – 4 p.m. Visual Arts Information Session
Scales Fine Arts Center, Room 103
3 – 5 p.m. – Departmental Open Houses
Various Locations
3 – 5 p.m. – Theatre & Dance Information Session
Scales Fine Arts Center, Ring Theatre
3 – 5 p.m. – Drop-in Information Session for the Music Department and All Musical Activities
Scales Fine Arts Center, Upper Lobby (outside Brendle Recital Hall)
4 – 5 p.m. – Student Worker 101
TBD
5:30 – 7 p.m. – Living at Wake*
South Campus
7:30 – 9 p.m. – New Deacs on the Block Party*
Hearn Plaza
9:30 p.m. – Midnight – Late Night Program
South Campus
*Events in Gold are Mandatory
Move-In Day
8 a.m. – Noon – Residence Hall Check-in
LJVM Coliseum
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Campus Bookstore & Deacon Shop Open
3 – 4 p.m. – Reception for Transfer Students and Families
Reynolda Hall, Green Room
6 – 7 p.m. – Rooted in the Forest*
Reynolda Hall, Green Room
7:30 – 9 p.m. – New Deacs on the Block Party*
Hearn Plaza
*Events in Gold are Mandatory
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Campus Bookstore & Deacon Shop Open
9 a.m. – Noon – International Student Orientation sponsored by ISS*
Benson University Center, 401 A/B
*Events in Gold are Mandatory
Move-In Day
8 a.m. – Noon – Residence Hall Check-in
LJVM Coliseum
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Campus Bookstore & Deacon Shop Open
9 a.m. – Noon – Deacon Fitness Challenge
Manchester Plaza
Noon – 2 p.m. – Self-led Tour of Wake Downtown
Wake Downtown
Noon – 2 p.m. – Wake Alumni Family Welcome
Reynolda Hall, Magnolia Room
2 – 3 p.m. – A Stroll through the Forest with ENV and the Office of Sustainability
Entrance at Angelou Hall Residence Hall
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – School of Business Information
Brendle Recital Hall
3 – 4 p.m. – Reception for Transfer Students and Families
Reynolda Hall, Green Room
3 – 4 p.m. Visual Arts Information Session
Scales Fine Arts Center, Room 103
3 – 5 p.m. – Departmental Open Houses
Various Locations
3 – 5 p.m. – Theatre & Dance Information Session
Scales Fine Arts Center, Ring Theatre
3 – 5 p.m. – Drop-in Information Session for the Music Department and All Musical Activities
Scales Fine Arts Center, Upper Lobby (outside Brendle Recital Hall)
4 – 5 p.m. – Student Worker 101
TBD
5:30 – 7 p.m. – Flourish in the Forest
Wait Chapel
7:30 – 9 p.m. – New Deacs on the Block Party
Hearn Plaza
Thursday, August 21
The day features mandatory academic orientations and small group meetings with advisors for new and transfer students. The day also includes a Campus Services and Information Fair, a President’s Reception for parents and families, and both a women’s and men’s soccer game. The day concludes with “How to College: Becoming a Demon Deacon”, a mandatory session for students.
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Campus Bookstore & Deacon Shop Open
9 – 11:45 a.m. – Academic 101 & Academic Orientation: Small Group Meetings with Advisors*
12 – 1 p.m. – Lunch On Your Own / Lunch Receptions
1 – 5 p.m. – Student Rotations
1 – 5 p.m. – Campus Services & Information Fair
Sutton Gym, C204 & C407
5 p.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Villanova
Spry Stadium
5 p.m. – Seating for the How to College event
Wait Chapel
6 p.m. – How to College*
Wait Chapel
8 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Maryland
Kentner Stadium
9:30 p.m. – Midnight – Late Night Program
South Campus
*Events in Gold are Mandatory
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Campus Bookstore & Deacon Shop Open
9 – 11:45 a.m. – Academic 101 & Academic Orientation: Small Group Meetings with Advisors*
- 9 – 9:45 a.m. – Academic 101
- 10 – 10:45 a.m. – Small Groups
- 11 – 11:45 a.m. – OPCD Session
12 – 1 p.m. – Transfer Advising Lunch/Dessert in OPCD
Reynolda Hall, Magnolia Room
1 – 5 p.m. – Campus Services & Information Fair
Sutton Gym, C204 & C407
5 p.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Villanova
Spry Stadium
5 p.m. – Seating for the How to College event
Wait Chapel
6 p.m. – How to College*
Wait Chapel
8 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Maryland
Kentner Stadium
9:30 p.m. – Midnight – Late Night Program
South Campus
*Events in Gold are Mandatory
8 – 9 a.m. – Seating for What To Know Before You Go
Wait Chapel
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Campus Bookstore & Deacon Shop Open
9 – 10 a.m. – What To Know Before You Go
Wait Chapel
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – P&F Block Schedule
Noon – 1 p.m. – Lunch On Your Own
1 – 5 p.m. – Campus Services & Information Fair
Sutton Gym, C204 & C407
2 – 4 p.m. – The Daily Deac is IN
Benson University Center
5 p.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Villanova
Spry Stadium
5:15 – 7 p.m. – President’s Reception
Farrell Hall, Founder’s Living Room
8 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Maryland
Kentner Stadium
Friday,
August 22
The morning is dedicated to individual advising sessions, while the afternoon features the formal New Student Convocation in Wait Chapel, both of which are mandatory for all new students. Students can also attend various open houses and informational sessions on topics like study abroad and career planning.
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Campus Bookstore & Deacon Shop Open
8:30 – 11 a.m. – Individual Advising Sessions*
9 – 11 a.m. – Departmental Open Houses
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Advising Meal Option*
Your mandatory advising group dinner, scheduled by your Lower Division Adviser (LDA), is a casual opportunity to connect and discuss your transition to Wake Forest.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Lunch On Your Own
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Benson University Center and Reynolda Hall Open Houses
1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – Countdown to a Great Career
Benson University Center, 410
1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – Club & Intramural Sports
Wellbeing Center, Living Room, A320
1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – GET OUT…into the Wilderness
Benson University Center, 409
1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – Student Worker 101
TBD
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. – Pre-Business
Farrell Hall, Broyhill Auditorium
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. – Legal Careers Session
Benson University Center, Pugh Auditorium
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. – Pre-Health Student Sessions
Benson University Center, 401 B/D
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. – Break/Clothing Change
3:15 – 3:45 p.m. – New Student Convocation Seating
Hearn Plaza
4 – 5 p.m. – New Student Convocation
Wait Chapel
5 – 6 p.m. Dinner On Your Own
8 p.m. – Midnight – Late Night Program
(TBD)
*Events in Gold are Mandatory
Saturday, August 23
The day is structured around “Student Rotations,” where new students will meet with their designated student advisors.
8 – 10:30 a.m. – Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Campus Bookstore & Deacon Shop Open
10:30 – 11 a.m. – Meet Your Advisor for Rotations
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Student Rotations Schedule
6 – 8 p.m. – Evening Programming
TBA
8:30 p.m. – Midnight – Late Night Program
Sunday, August 24
New Deac Week concludes with a variety of events, including the men’s soccer game against UCF, Religious Life open houses, and social gatherings like “Sundaes on Sunday” and a trivia night at Shorty’s.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Campus Bookstore & Deacon Shop Open
10 a.m. & 11 a.m. – Fireside Chat with FSE
Carswell Hall, Annenberg Forum
10 – 11 a.m. – Warrior Workout
Wellbeing Center, Sutton Gym, C407
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Welcome Wake Forest Catholic Community Mass
Benson University Center, Pugh Auditorium
12 – 2 p.m. – Lunch On Your Own
12 – 2 p.m. – Advising Meal Option
1:15 – 3 p.m. – Project Wake (A Brave New World)
Various Locations
3 p.m. & 4 p.m. – Fireside Chat with FSE
Carswell Hall, Annenberg Forum
3 – 5 p.m. – Religious Life Open House
Wellbeing Center, Living Room
3 – 5 p.m. – Departmental Open Houses
Various Locations
3 – 5 p.m. – Sundaes on Sunday
ROTC Building, Lobby
4 – 5:30 p.m. – Dig In at Campus Gardens
Meet on Hearn Plaza in front of Wait Chapel
5 – 6 p.m. – Sex Trivia Night
Shorty’s
5 – 7 p.m. – Dinner On Your Own
5 – 7 p.m. – Advising Meal Option*
Your mandatory advising group dinner, scheduled by your Lower Division Adviser (LDA), is a casual opportunity to connect and discuss your transition to Wake Forest.
7 – 9:30 p.m. – Men’s Soccer Game vs. UCF
Spry Stadium