Pre-Orientation Programs

PRE-ORIENTATION PROGRAMS PRE-ORIENTATION PROGRAMS

Because sometimes you just can’t wait

What’s even cooler than Orientation? Pre-orientation, of course. You can start your Wake Forest experience early with one of our optional Preearly with one of our optional Preorientation programs. Make new friends out in the wild, get to know your new home through volunteer work with your classmates, learn about Wake Forest history and traditions or climb a mountain for worship and refection. These are just some of the options, so the choice is yours! Don’t wait too long to apply, as these tend to fll up fast. You’ll arrive a few days early, and when the program concludes, you’ll join the rest of your classmates for New Deac Welcome Week. New Deac Welcome Week.

Need-based scholarships are available. Contact the sponsoring offces for more details.

registration deadline: June 30

DEACON CAMP FRESH IN THE FOREST MAZALWAKE R.E.C. S.P.A.R.C. SPIRIT OF THE OLD GOLD AND BLACK SUMMIT: CHRISTIAN CAMPUS MINISTRY WAKEABLE WAKEWELL WILDERNESS TO WAKE

Deacon Camp Deacon Camp

an insider’s guide to wake forest an insider’s guide to wake forest Cost: $350* * Registration deadline: June 30 Registration deadline: June 30 When: August 14-17 When: August 14-17 Sponsored by: Offce of Civic & Sponsored by: Offce of Civic & Community Engagement Community Engagement go.wfu.edu/f101deaconcamp go.wfu.edu/f101deaconcamp

Deacon Camp provides frst-year students a once-in-a-lifetime view of Wake Forest that many Demon Deacons may never have the opportunity to witness. This program ofers an introduction to the compelling story of Mother So Dear through academics, traditions and athletics. Participants will venture to places where few Wake Forest students will go. They’ll meet various coaches and get a behind-the-scenes look at Wake Athletics; see attractions in downtown Winston-Salem; and even head straight onto Truist Field, home of Wake Forest football. Led by dedicated upperclassmen, incoming students will begin to discover their new home and make their mark at Wake Forest throughout the three-day program. Deacon Camp is designed and facilitated by student leaders from the Wake Forest Traditions Council and Ofce of Civic & Community Engagement staf with partnership from Wake Forest Athletics, the Wake Forest Birthplace Museum and Alumni Engagement. Deacon Camp accepts students on a rolling basis, with spots flled frst come, frst served. Specifc program details, like the daily schedule, will be available in early August. be available in early August.

*price subject to change. financial aid available. please contact rubinj@wfu.edu for more information please contact rubinj@wfu.edu for more information

Fresh in the Forest Fresh in the Forest

Cost: $325* Cost: $325* Registration deadline: June 30 Registration deadline: June 30 When: August 14-17 17 Sponsored by: Wake Forest Scholars Offce Sponsored by: Wake Forest Scholars Offce and First in the Forest and First in the Forest go.wfu.edu/f101fresh go.wfu.edu/f101fresh

The Fresh in the Forest preThe Fresh in the Forest preorientation program provides direct support to incoming frst-generation college students and any other students who may be unfamiliar with the college environment and Wake Forest campus culture. Throughout the three day pre-orientation program, students will explore Winston-Salem, build community with peers, and receive personalized engagement receive personalized engagement with valuable support services on campus. This program attempts to minimize institutional challenges for underrepresented student populations underrepresented student populations on campus. on campus. Participants will be welcomed by current frst-generation college students and university professional students and university professional staf who are focused on supporting each participant’s transition to Wake Forest. Each student participant will connect with staf in the Ofce of Academic Advising (OAA), Center for Global Programs and Studies (GPS), Ofce of Personal and Career Development (OPCD), Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success (CLASS), Ofce of Wellbeing, Counseling Center and Z Smith Reynolds Library. These intentional collaborations will build social capital for each student and help to promote an inclusive environment for all students on campus. all students on campus. In addition to facilitating important campus relationships, the Fresh in the Forest pre-orientation will also engage students with mentorship engage students with mentorship opportunities, team building activities and social outings. Through involvement in this program, students can build a greater sense of belonging on campus and feel empowered to reach their academic, personal and professional goals. professional goals.

Mazal : wake :

the wfu jewish pre-orientation the wfu jewish pre-orientation

Cost: $350* Cost: $350* Registration deadline: June 30 Registration deadline: June 30 When: August 14-17 When: August 14-17 Sponsored by: Offce of Jewish Life Sponsored by: Offce of Jewish Life (part of Chaplain’s Offce) and Hillel (part of Chaplain’s Offce) and Hillel go.wfu.edu/f101mazalwake go.wfu.edu/f101mazalwake

MazalWAKE is a fun, three-day preorientation to college and to Jewish life at Wake Forest. Once you move into your residence hall on Sunday, you and your parents are invited to a Bagel Brunch at Hillel, where parents and students get to know each other. Then the students will head of with the Hillel leaders for a day full of exciting activities. The relaxed nature of MazalWAKE allows for a smooth transition into college life, as students remain on campus for the majority of the three days, becoming well acquainted with each other and their new home.

MazalWAKE is a fun, three-day preat Wake Forest. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Gail Bretan, the Associate Chaplain for Jewish life, at bretangh@wfu.edu, or Ella Sadikman (’24), the student chair of MazalWAKE, at sadiem20@wfu.edu. Additional information, including a day full of exciting activities. participant testimonials, can be found at go.wfu.edu/f101mazalwake. MazalWAKE is the perfect way to get to know your new school, form an instant friend group and learn about Jewish Life on campus and in the each other and their new home. Winston-Salem community. Activities led by Hillel student leaders include a challah French toast breakfast, a tour of the campus, a bowling night, a milkshake dinner with the dean of students and lunches with Jewish faculty members and their families.

*price subject to change *price subject to change

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Gail Bretan, the Associate Chaplain for Jewish life, at bretangh@wfu.edu, or Ella Sadikman (’24), the student chair of MazalWAKE, at sadiem20@wfu.edu. Additional information, including participant testimonials, can be found at go.wfu.edu/f101mazalwake. MazalWAKE is the perfect way to get to know your new school, form an instant friend group and learn about Jewish Life on campus and in the Winston-Salem community. Activities led by Hillel student leaders include a challah French toast breakfast, a tour of the campus, a bowling night, a milkshake dinner with the dean of students and lunches with Jewish faculty members and their families.

R.E.C. R.E.C.

Cost: $350* * Registration deadline: June 30 Registration deadline: June 30 When: August 14-17 When: August 14-17 Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Sponsored by: Campus Recreation go.wfu.edu/f101rec go.wfu.edu/f101rec

R.E.C. is a R.E.C. is a Recreation-based pre-based preorientation program that provides orientation program that provides members of the incoming class the members of the incoming class the opportunity to opportunity to Engage with their Engage with their peers and build a newfound sense peers and build a newfound sense of Community. of Community. Come make new connections with Come make new connections with fellow incoming frst-year students fellow incoming frst-year students while participating in a diverse while participating in a diverse array of activities that emphasize array of activities that emphasize the importance of wellbeing through the importance of wellbeing through engaging recreational opportunities. engaging recreational opportunities. With Campus Recreation as the host, With Campus Recreation as the host, students have an all-access pass to students have an all-access pass to the myriad of recreational facilities the myriad of recreational facilities and programs that Wake has to ofer. and programs that Wake has to ofer. Activities include exercise classes, Activities include exercise classes, friendly competition through team friendly competition through team

*price subject to change *price subject to change sports, outdoor recreation, and instructional programming that will help serve as a solid ftness foundation in your new home. foundation in your new home. Through these recreational programs, participants will develop leadership skills and be provided ongoing opportunities throughout ongoing opportunities throughout the semester to demonstrate those skills. These physical activities support mental health and social wellbeing while helping to acclimate participants to the Wake Forest Community. Community. R.E.C. accepts students on a rolling R.E.C. accepts students on a rolling basis until all spaces have been flled. Specifc program details will be shared in early August. shared in early August.

S.p.a .r.c.

Cost: $350* Registration deadline: June 30 When: August 14-17 Sponsored by: Offce of Civic & Community Engagement go.wfu.edu/f101sparc

Students Promoting Action and Responsibility in the Community (S.P.A.R.C.) is a service-oriented pre-orientation program organized by the Ofce of Civic & Community Engagement. Through S.P.A.R.C., you will team up with multiple nonproft organizations and community partners through service, learn about the issues impacting Winston-Salem and build relationships with fellow Demon Deacons. Over three action-flled days, you will volunteer in a group of four frst-year students matched with an upperclass mentor. The mentors will lead you in service activities, answer any questions about Wake Forest University and introduce you to the spirit of our motto, Pro Humanitate. S.P.A.R.C. accepts students on a rolling basis, with spots flled frst come, frst served. Specifc program details, like the daily schedule, will be available in early August.

*price subject to change. financial aid available. please contact rubinj@wfu.edu for more information

Spirit of the Old Gold and Black ( )sotogab)

Marching BandCamp Marching Band Camp

Registration deadline: June 30 Registration deadline: June 30 When: Please be on the lookout for When: Please be on the lookout for messages from Dr. Timothy Heath messages from Dr. Timothy Heath Sponsored by: SOTOGAB Sponsored by: SOTOGAB go.wfu.edu/f101sotogab go.wfu.edu/f101sotogab

For those of you with instrumental music experience, one of the best ways to be a part of the high-profle athletics scene is to join the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black Athletic Bands. Our mission is to provide spirit, energy and entertainment to the game day atmosphere. Your involvement in SOTOGAB will give you an "up close" view of Demon Deacon football and basketball while allowing you the opportunity to continue using the musical skills that you have developed over the years. Band is FAMILY. When you join SOTOGAB, you will fnd that your closest friends during your undergraduate experience will be your SOTOGAB brothers and sisters. We enjoy making music together, and we LOVE to support the DEACS as they compete on the feld and on the court. Marching Band Camp serves as "pre-season training" for the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black Athletic Bands as they prepare to entertain audiences at Demon Deacon football and basketball games. Membership is open to anyone with previous playing experience, and no audition is required to join SOTOGAB. We have a place for you! Marching experience is preferred but not required. Participation in marching band camp includes your semesterlong commitment to participate in Tuesday/Thursday rehearsals, football games, travel to selected football road games and the bowl game at the end of football season.

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Summit: Summit: Christian Campus Ministry

pre-orientation retreat pre-orientation retreat Cost: $400* Cost: $400* Registration deadline: June 30 Registration deadline: June 30 When: August 14-17 When: August 14-17 Sponsored by: Offce of the Chaplain and Sponsored by: Offce of the Chaplain and Christian Campus Ministry Christian Campus Ministry go.wfu.edu/f101summit go.wfu.edu/f101summit

“Summit allowed me to enter Wake Forest confident that there was a community of Christians that wanted to know me.“ — CG (‘19) Since 1955, Summit has introduced frst-year students to the breadth of Christian life at Wake Forest. You will have the opportunity to connect with the larger group during chapel services and other organized

*price subject to change *price subject to change

activities, and also connect more intimately during small groups and free-time activities. With a property free-time activities. With a property that ofers a wide range of activities and excellent programming provided by Student Leaders and Campus Ministers, you will have a great start to your years at WFU. The four-day program begins and ends on campus, and transportation is provided to and from the beautiful grounds of Camp Hanes, a YMCA camp at the foot of Pilot Mountain. camp at the foot of Pilot Mountain. Specifc program details will be available in early August. So sign up, bring your adventurous spirit and be prepared for a pre-college experience you’ll never forget. you’ll never forget.

Wakeable

Cost: $350* Registration deadline: June 30 When: August 14-17 Sponsored by: WFU School of Business go.wfu.edu/f101WakeABLE

WakeABLE is designed to introduce students from diverse backgrounds, or any student valuing inclusive business practices, to key business professional development concepts that will aid their college and professional career journeys. Students will gain a competitive edge in developing strategic thinking, problem-solving, and professional communication skills. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in self and career exploration activities, as they explore a broad range of careers, and how their own strengths and skills may align with those opportunities. Throughout this immersive program, participants will learn foundational business skills in an accessible and exciting way and how to apply them to their future careers. Students will hear from business professors and industry leaders, explore their unique industries, and apply their gained knowledge to provide an innovative solution during a capstone case competition. Participants will be connected with current School of Business students in a small group setting to facilitate relationship building and mentorship. In addition, they will be introduced to a wealth of on-campus resources and connected with essential faculty and staf members to help create a network of support before classes begin! The foundational theme that will be infused throughout the entire experience, is an understanding and appreciation for the role that diversity plays within the workplace. Participants will be challenged to explore how their unique identities and those of others bring value to the world of business. The WakeABLE program is designed with the intention of educating and empowering future business professionals to Achieve Business Leadership Equity.

*Price subject to change. Scholarships are available. .

**Participation in the Wakeable program does not guarantee admission into the School of Business, and it is not a requirement for admission to the School of Business.

WakeWell

Cost: $350* Cost: $350* Registration deadline: June 30 Registration deadline: June 30 When: August 12-16 When: August 12-16 Sponsored by: Offce of Wellbeing and Sponsored by: Offce of Wellbeing and University Counseling Center University Counseling Center go.wfu.edu/f101wakewell go.wfu.edu/f101wakewell

WakeWell is designed to introduce incoming students to Wake Forest’s comprehensive approach to wellbeing. Participants will be grouped with an upperclass peer leader and have opportunities to meet other frst-year students who are also interested in wellbeing. The program is designed to help students identify personalized wellbeing plans for a successful transition into college. transition into college. WakeWell is a deep-dive orientation to the eight dimensions of wellbeing, making connections between how emotional wellbeing and mental health are intricately linked with physical, environmental, social, physical, environmental, social, occupational, spiritual, fnancial and intellectual wellbeing.

*price subject to change *price subject to change

Wilderness to Wake

Cost: $660* Registration deadline: June 30 When: August 12-17 Sponsored by: Outdoor Pursuits go.wfu.edu/f101wildtowake

Wilderness to Wake is the perfect way to jump straight into college life while forming strong friendships that will last far beyond the days of your trip. Whether your schedule includes backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, canyoneering or all of the above, we guarantee that the Wilderness to Wake experience will be both challenging and rewarding. Each group of nine frst-year students is led by trained Outdoor Pursuits student leaders through both the scenic regions surrounding Wake Forest and the adjustment to life as a college student. These experiences take place in remote wilderness locations, so students should expect to

*price subject to change. scholarships and financial aid available. be challenged physically while taking part in adventure activities. Your nights will be spent sleeping under the stars with crewmates, disconnected from cellphones and the hustle and bustle of daily life. After fve days of group bonding and peer mentorship in a wilderness setting, students return to campus with the confdence to dive headfrst into the opportunities Wake Forest has to ofer. Wilderness to Wake has both Expedition and Base Camp models available: “Expedition” is centered around high-adventure activities and backcountry camping, while “Base Camp” is centered around day trips from a front-country camping setting.

Initial acceptance notifications sent out: july 1 Final payment & supplemental paperwork due: july 6