Dates to Remember
Fall 2026
| Date | Action | Information |
|---|---|---|
| September 1 | Apply to Graduate in December 2026 | For students who have met all of their degree requirements and expect to graduate in December 2026 |
| September 16 | Fall Career Fair | Be sure to attend the career fair in the Sutton Center! 12pm – 4pm. Dress your best and meet potential employers. |
| Mid Fall | Take Your Senior Portrait | Make sure you’re included in The Howler, Wake Forest’s yearbook, by getting your Senior Portrait taken |
| October 1 | Apply to Graduate in May 2027 | For students who have met all of their degree requirements and expect to graduate in May 2027 — apply by October 1. |
| November 6-8 | Homecoming and Reunion Weekend | Join us for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend as the Demon Deacons take on Merrimack. Use the Screamin’ Demon Rewards App to claim and download your ticket before you arrive at the stadium! |
| November-December | December Graduates I.S. Checklist | Important steps for December graduates to take regarding Wake Forest technology and systems |
Spring 2027
| Date | Action | Information |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Howler – Senior Portrait Schedule | The link will be sent by Prestige/LifeTouch via email |
| Mid-March | Commencement website and registration goes live | Find information about commencement tickets, regalia, schedule, diplomas, etc. |
| April | Exit interviews and clear financial debts | Schedule your exit interview with financial aid if applicable. Also be sure to pay any fines or other financial debts on your student account. Your account must be cleared before graduation. |
| April | Record your name in NameCoach | Record your own voice saying your name, as you would like it to be read during the Commencement ceremony. |
| April | Deadline to order your Cap and Gown | Visit the Herff Jones website and ensure you have your academic regalia for Graduation. |
| Spring | Get started with iGrad, a free tool to help with your financial understanding and wellbeing | Learn to manage your money with free online financial resources at your fingertips 24/7. |
| Ongoing | Create an alumni email address | Your student email will be deactivated 60 days post graduation. |
| Ongoing | Update your WAKENetwork account, and transfer info from your student account |
May 2027
| Date | Action | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Complete your “First-Destination” Information via Handshake | If you already have a job or have been accepted to a graduate/professional school program, complete your First Destination information. For post-grad planning support, please visit the OPCD and schedule an appointment with a coach. |
| Ongoing | Complete the Pre-Graduation Student Technology Checklist | Review these steps compiled by the Information Systems team for how to make an ease your technology transition from WFU |
| May | Commencement Weekend | Visit the Commencement website for information about ticket pick-up, parking details, and a full schedule of events. |