Wake Alert: Wake Forest open for on-site learning and work on Friday

January 29, 2026 2:26 p.m.

On Friday, Jan. 30, Wake Forest will be open for on-site learning and on-site work, as travel conditions allow. We recognize that weather-related conditions continue to affect road safety to varying degrees across the region, and individuals should use their best judgment based on their personal circumstances. When travel is unsafe or conditions make it impractical to travel to campus, virtual classes, remote learning and remote work may be used at the discretion of faculty and supervisors.

Faculty will communicate course-specific expectations and are encouraged to extend reasonable flexibility to students who may be experiencing weather-related challenges. Students who face weather-related barriers or safety concerns should communicate with their professors.

Staff members who are normally scheduled to work on campus on Friday are expected to report to campus if they can do so safely. Employees scheduled to work on campus on Friday who face weather-related barriers or safety concerns should contact their supervisors as early as possible to discuss remote work or alternative arrangements.

We ask all members of our community to prioritize safety, show care for one another, and make thoughtful decisions in light of individual circumstances.

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

Shuttle operations may be limited. See the WFU shuttle services website for updates. 

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.