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Join us for Commencement!
May 19, 2025
It’s almost time for your senior to walk Hearn Plaza with their well-earned Wake Forest degree! Keep up with the lastest on Commencment details and updates.
Arnold Palmer Day
Hosted by the Traditions Council each year, Arnold Palmer Day was created to honor one of the most esteemed golfers who attended Wake Forest College in the late 1940s and early 1950s. To this day, Wake Forest University celebrates Arnold Palmer for the support and love that he had for Wake Forest.
Join us for Homecoming Weekend!
October 24-26, 2025
For our Alumni parents and families, grab your Deacs and your black and gold, and join us for Homecoming Weekend!
#OurMottoMeansMore
They are making a difference locally and beyond. They are making history. They are All-Americans and entrepreneurs, servant leaders and catalysts for good, Demon Deacons through and through. They are living and sharing Pro Humanitate. They are making hard decisions, well; research come to life, memories to last a lifetime, and some lifelong friends along the way. Your Deacs are alright!
Ways to Give
The Wake Forest student experience is made possible with your generous support. Thank you for investing in the next generation of Demon Deacons.