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

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, 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 refreezing happening overnight. Electrical power remains stable on and around campus, making remote learning possible.

Please continue to check your email for updates. 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 working on the Reynolda Campus or at other Winston-Salem locations are not expected to work remotely during this campus closure unless they are already designated as essential personnel or they have duties essential to business continuity that can be performed remotely. Because each day of an extended closure may present different business continuity requirements, leaders are encouraged to contact and activate staff whose duties are essential and communicate any on-site or remote work expectations directly with team members. Visit the HR website for more detailed information for employees. 

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.

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.