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About Wake Forest

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private university based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with a total student population of more than 8,000 students. Our academic community is vibrant and diverse, blending the sense of community of a liberal arts college with the academic rigor of a research university. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Wake Forest as one of the top 50 national universities for more than 20 years.ยน

Farrell Hall, Wake Forest University School of Business
Wake Forest business students work in the atrium of Farrell Hall on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.

AACSB International

The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

AACSB
Wake Forest business students work in the atrium of Farrell Hall on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.

Join The Wake Forest Community

A Collective Commitment to Equity

At the Wake Forest School of Business, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for developing graduates with the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that they will need to be effective leaders in organizations. We have three principles that guide this commitment:
  • Our student body should be representative of the marketplace.
  • Our students should graduate with a global mindset.
  • Faculty, staff, and students should be equipped with the skills to leverage diversity effectively.

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Wake Forest business students work in the atrium of Farrell Hall on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.

DEDICATED STUDENT SUPPORT

All Wake Forest University students will be assigned a Student Success Manager who will support them during their educational journey. The Student Success Manger will assist students as they complete the admissions process and provide guidance and resources throughout their program.

As the primary contact throughout the program, the Student Success Manager will work directly with students to help them:

  • Complete the admissions process
  • Navigate orientation and new student onboarding
  • Access assistance with academic advisement and registration
  • Connect with tutoring support, study groups, or additional resources
  • Communicate with career services and prepare for their career search
  • Track and analyze their educational progress
  • Liaise with various university departments
  • Answer questions and address any student concerns