Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private university located in Winston-Salem, N.C. We are a vibrant and diverse academic community where our students study in one or more of the 45 majors and programs we offer within our seven colleges and schools.

On April 27, 1962, Wake Forest University became the first major private institution in the South to integrate.

At Wake Forest University, academics will be at the heart of your whole-student education. Our faculty members are exceptional teacher-scholars dedicated to your intellectual and personal growth.

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Wake Forest offers 50+ majors and 60+ minors. Following the engaged liberal-arts philosophy, students take courses in literature and languages, math and the natural sciences, religion, history, and philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, and the fine arts.

Wake Forest Admissions is here to help you navigate the process of choosing your college home. We want to make this a smooth experience, as we get to know each other.

Wake Forest is a collegiate university that balances the personal attention of a liberal arts college with the academic vitality and broad opportunities of a research university. At the heart of Wake Forest is the teacher-scholar ideal.

Our goal is to provide Wake Forest students with the tools and confidence to navigate the often daunting path from college to career. We seek to make sure EVERY Wake Forest student has the tools, resources, information, and a partner in the college-to-career journey.

3 days ago · Wake Forest University provides an environment for faculty and staff that promotes growth and learning. We place a high priority on creating an environment and provide resources so each and every one of our employees are able to do their best work and feel their best.

Wake Forest prides itself on its reputation for outstanding academics. A student may choose to pursue study in one or more of its 50+ academic majors and a wide variety of minors. However, the education our students receive will extend well beyond these choices.