Student Involvement
A valuable part of the student experience is leadership and work opportunities that foster personal and professional growth and build career experience. Below are opportunities in leadership, pre-orientation, and peer education groups available to you as a student.
Opportunities can be paid or unpaid, offer structure or flexibility and require different lengths of commitment. Find the one that’s right for you below!
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Leadership
Unpaid
Time commitment: 1 hour a week plus additional events
Team size: 15-20
Term length: Yearly but can be semesterly
Application process: No application
Unpaid
Time commitment: 1-3 hours a month, New Deac Week is where more time is spent
Team size: 100-130 new student advisors every semester
How often: Fall semester only
Application process: Application, interview and 2 hours of training
Unpaid
Time commitment: Heavy time commitment
Team size: Approximately 40 students
Term length: Yearly
Application Process: Multiple steps
Unpaid
Time commitment: 3 hours a week
Team size: No limit
Term length: Yearly
Application process: No application
Unpaid
Time commitment: 4 hours a month
Team size: 7-15
Term length: Yearly
Application process: Open to RAs
Unpaid
Time commitment: 4 training meetings a year, 2-4 hours a month
Term length: Yearly
Application process: Interviews and application
Peer Groups
University Police
Paid
Time commitment: 8 hours a week, weekends, and nights
Team size: 8-14 students
Term length: Semesterly
Application process: Application, Interview, background check
Women’s Center
Unpaid
Time commitment: 3 hours a month, monthly meetings
Team size: 6-8 per cohort
Term length: semesterly
Application process: Interest meeting at beginning of the semester, application
LGBTQ+ Center
Unpaid
Time commitment: 2-3 hrs a week with a conference in January
Team size: 10-15 students a year
Term length: Fall semester only
Application process: Apply
Women’s Center
Unpaid
Time commitment: Two 12 hour on call shifts a month,
Team size: Unlimited
Term length: Yearly
Application process: Application, training, hospital on-boarding process, must have finished your first year when you start volunteering
Pre-Orientation Programs
Programs take place prior to the Fall Semester and last between 3-5 days. Find application details and deadlines here.
Sponsored by: Office of Civic and Community Engagement
Program duration: 4 days prior to fall semester
Summary: Deacon Camp provides first-year students a 360° view of the Wake Forest experience through learning traditions and athletics, meeting various Demon Deacon coaches, getting an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Wake Athletics and the traditions that create meaningful memories.
Sponsored by: Wake Forest Scholars, First in the Forest
Program duration: 5 Days
Summary: The Fresh in the Forest Pre-Orientation program provides direct support to incoming first-generation college students and other students who may be unfamiliar with the college environment and Wake Forest campus culture.
Sponsored by: The Program for Leadership & Character
Program duration: 4 days prior to fall semester
Summary: students will reflect on virtues such as courage, justice, empathy and humility and do a close examination of how student leaders can have an impact at Wake Forest and their larger communities by knowing their character and leading with it.
Sponsored by: Campus Recreation
Program length: 3-4 days prior to fall semester
Summary: R.E.C. is a Recreation based pre-orientation program that provides members of the incoming class the opportunity to Engage with their peers and build a newfound sense of Community.
Sponsored by: Office of Civic and Community Engagement
Program duration: 4 days prior to fall semester
Summary: Students Promoting Action and Responsibility in the Community (S.P.A.R.C.) is a service-oriented pre-orientation program. You’ll provide direct service hours to local nonprofit organizations, while learning about the issues impacting Winston-Salem and building relationships with fellow Demon Deacons interested in living out the Pro Humanitate motto.
Sponsored by: Office of the Chaplain, Christian Campus Ministry
Program duration: 5 days prior to fall semester
Summary: Summit introduces first-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 activities, and also connect more intimately during small groups and free-time activities.
Sponsored by: School of Business
Program duration: 5 Days
Summary: 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.
Sponsored by: Office of Wellbeing, University Counseling Center
Program duration: 4 days prior to fall semester
Summary: WakeWell is designed to introduce incoming students to Wake Forest’s comprehensive approach to wellbeing. The program is designed to help students identify personalized wellbeing plans for a successful transition into college.
Wilderness to Wake (Pre-Orientation Programs)
Sponsored by: Outdoor Pursuits
Program duration: 5 days prior to fall semester
Size: 8 other incoming students
Summary: You’ll backpack, rock climb, canoe, camp, and more while exploring North Carolina’s scenic wilderness. while forming a tight-knit community with the other incoming students adventuring alongside you.
Have an opportunity for students that’s not listed here? Let us know clm@wfu.edu
