Wake Alert: Reynolda Campus closed Tuesday; virtual classes will be held

January 26, 2026 4:22 p.m.

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus, including Wake Downtown and other University sites located in Winston-Salem, will be closed. While in-person classes will not be held, virtual classes and remote learning will take place. Faculty will communicate course-specific expectations for remote learning.

While conditions on campus have improved, road conditions across the surrounding community remain variable, with many roads still covered in ice and snow. Electrical power remains stable on and around campus, making remote learning possible.

Deans will communicate additional information to their faculty. Please continue to check your email for additional information. Faculty and staff holding classes remotely will be encouraged to extend flexibility to students who may be facing their own storm-related challenges.

Campus service hours may be adjusted. Check websites for updated hours of operation for campus dining, Wellbeing Center, ZSR Library, Deacon Health, Mail Services, and WFU shuttle services. 

Staff are not expected to work remotely during a campus closure unless they are designated as essential personnel. This also applies to those working from a flexible work location. Managers of essential personnel should communicate any on-site or remote work expectations directly with their team members. Visit the HR website for more detailed information for employees. 

The University will keep the community informed of any changes through Wake Alert emergency notifications. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to make sure their mobile phone number is updated and to download the Wake Safe App to receive safety and weather information. Here’s how emergency communications are shared and what you can do to stay informed.

Conditions in Charlotte may differ from those in Winston-Salem. Charlotte-based school leaders will communicate operational changes directly to impacted students, faculty, and staff.