Last Days in the Forest
Congratulations Class of 2023!
82,000 Wake Forest Alumni around the globe
As you experience your final moments as an undergraduate at Wake Forest, we hope you’ll reflect on all that you’ve accomplished during your time here. Everyone here at Wake Forest is so proud of you!
Below are a few final action items, helpful reminders, and media to inspire reminiscing.
Do These Things:
COMPLETE THE FIRST DESTINATION SURVEY:
We hope you’re excited about the opportunities ahead, and we’d like to ask for your help. Every year, the OPCD conducts a survey to learn about your “first destination” after graduation. We share this information with academic departments, prospective students, and others interested in learning about your career path.
- Sign in to Wake Network
- Click the menu button in the upper right-hand corner.
- Select “Settings”
- Fill out the required fields.
- Click “Activate my Alumni Gmail”
Follow these accounts:
These are some of the best accounts for keeping up with all things #WFU including alumni events and professional development opportunities!
Instagram:


Gone, but not forgotten:
The first three messages the Class of 2023 should receive via email from the Office of Alumni Engagement are:
- A message of celebration and congratulations welcoming you to the alumni family. This message will also contain important updates regarding your student Gmail account and Wake Network updates.
- An invitation to return to Mother, So Dear for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend (October 20-22) for your First Time Back. Registration opens in early August.
- An announcement regarding the WAKEWelcome events, alumni-planned celebrations welcoming you to your new WAKECommunity
If you don’t receive these messages, it means we don’t have an updated email address for you. Head into Wake Network and update your contact information so you don’t miss exciting events in your area.