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Wake Forest UniversityMove-In Guide

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1834🔗 www.wfu.edu

Wake Forest's Reynolda campus in Winston-Salem houses first-year students together in a neighborhood of nine residence halls, with move-in check-in held at the LJVM Coliseum and a color-coded route system that sends each car to the right hall.

Enrollment

9,633

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,545

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 13-14, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

21%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

You'll pick a check-in appointment ahead of time and bring a QR code from the Move-In Status portal (available about 30 minutes before your slot) along with a photo ID such as a driver's license or passport. Families stay in the car during check-in, and you'll need to be present to unlock your hall and room; in suite-style halls you'll open both the suite and individual room doors. Volunteers help unload during the main move-in windows.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.

Move-in day logistics

Check-in location
LJVM Coliseum, entered from Deacon Boulevard and University Parkway.
Parking
Cars follow one of three routes (Gold, Black or Silver) based on your hall assignment; main parking for move-in is Lot Q behind Wait Chapel and Lots Z3/4 on Long Drive.
What you'll receive
Your room key, your Deacon OneCard, and move-in parking passes.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

  • Huffman Residence Hall

    · Coed

    First-year only

  • Kitchin Residence Hall

    · Coed

    First-year only

  • Poteat Residence Hall

    · Coed

    First-year only

  • Hopkins Residence Hall

    · Coed

    First-year only

  • Luter Residence Hall

    · Coed

    First-year only

  • Johnson Residence Hall

    · Coed

    First-year only

  • Collins Residence Hall

    · Coed

    First-year only

  • Bostwick Residence Hall

    · Coed

    First-year only

  • Angelou Residence Hall

    · Coed

    First-year only

Housing Links

Each available link goes directly to Wake Forest University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.

Orientation

New Deac Week - students arrive by 1 p.m. to take part

Orientation is recommended for all new students.

August 18, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

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Not available

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Wake Forest University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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