If you’ve received notification of your acceptance and plan to attend Wake Forest: Congratulations! We’re excited to have you joining us. As you might expect, there are some tasks that you will need to complete prior to starting your graduate program.
First, please:
- Review the deadline to respond, noted in your offer letter AND
- Respond as requested on the letter
| Admission Term | Deadline to Complete Pre-Enrollment Tasks | Orientation Date |
| Summer 2022 | May 9, 2022 | May 19, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | July 27, 2022 | August 24, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 | December 17, 2022 | January 5, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | May 9, 2023 | May 18, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 | July 27, 2023 | August 23, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | December 17, 2023 | January 4, 2024 |
This table is updated periodically.
- Submitting test scores (if required) and official transcripts from your degree granting institutions
- Completing Criminal Background Check
- Submitting Immunization Records
- Registering for on-campus parking (if applicable)
- Logging into the Wake Health network with your USER ID and password
- Completion of pre-enrollment orientation modules
- Acknowledgement of compliance agreements
- Completing the Incoming Student Survey
- Locating housing and connecting with other students
- The schedule for, a list of required items to bring to, Orientation Day
Academic Calendars
Academic calendars show important dates for enrolled students and can be reviewed on our About the Biomedical Graduate Programs Office page. These calendars are specifically for students in graduate programs in the biomedical sciences. Academic calendars are subject to updates.
Policies, Procedures, Coursework and Program Information
The Student Handbook includes a list of policies that impact graduate students in biomedical programs. The Bulletin outlines graduate school practices and procedures and also includes program information and all course listings. Both the Student Handbook and the Bulletin for students in Biomedical Graduate Programs can be accessed and reviewed on our About the Biomedical Graduate Programs Office page.
International Student Resources
The Biomedical Graduate Program Office invites all of our incoming students to join the Incoming Student Facebook group. Many students use this platform to connect with other students and seek out roommates.
International Student Resources
For our incoming international students, you may wish to be in contact with the Center for Immigration Services and Support. In addition, our International Student Guidebook is a handy resource to help you adjust to life in Winston-Salem.
Campus Maps
Maps for our campus locations can be found and downloaded on our Maps and Directions page.