Wake Alert

TEST of the Wake Alert Emergency Notification System

February 18, 2026 9:00 a.m. (updated on February 18, 2026 9:02 a.m.)

This is a TEST of the University’s Wake Alert emergency notification system.

No action is required at this time.

For Wake Alert emergency information, visit wakealert.wfu.edu. The Wake Alert website is the primary source of information during an emergency at Wake Forest University.

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Wake Alert: Normal operations to resume on Wednesday

February 3, 2026 1:16 p.m.

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Wake Forest will resume normal operations and open for on-site learning and work.

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.

Employees 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. Continue to check websites for updated hours of operation for campus dining, Wellbeing Center, ZSR Library, Deacon Health, Mail Services, and shuttle services.

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.

Wake Alert: Normal operations to resume on Wednesday

February 3, 2026 1:16 p.m. (updated on February 4, 2026 1:51 p.m.)

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Wake Forest will resume normal operations and open for on-site learning and work. 

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.

Employees 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. Continue to check websites for updated hours of operation for campus dining, Wellbeing Center, ZSR Library, Deacon Health, Mail Services, and shuttle services. 

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.

Delayed opening on Tuesday; on-site learning and work to begin at 11 a.m.

February 2, 2026 2:38 p.m. (updated on February 2, 2026 2:39 p.m.)

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Wake Forest will open for on-site learning and work at 11 a.m. as travel conditions allow. No classes will take place remotely or on-site before 11 a.m. The graduate and professional schools will communicate any variations to this schedule directly with their faculty, staff and students.

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 who are normally expected to work on campus on Tuesday are not expected to work before 11 a.m. 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. 

Employees 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.

Wake Alert: Wake Forest open for remote learning and remote work Monday

February 1, 2026 11:31 a.m. (updated on February 1, 2026 5:30 p.m.)

On Monday, February 2, Wake Forest will be open for remote learning and remote work. While in-person classes will not be held in Winston-Salem, virtual classes, remote learning and remote work will take place. 

Faculty will communicate course-specific expectations for remote learning. Students should communicate with their professors about challenges meeting class expectations due to the weather.

Staff members who have the necessary equipment should plan to work remotely as job functions allow. Employees should contact their supervisors to discuss any challenges they may face with working remotely on Monday. Managers of essential personnel will continue to communicate any on-site or remote work expectations directly with their team members.

Winston-Salem received about 10 inches of snow on Saturday (nine inches in Charlotte), an unusually high amount for the region. With snowfall ending late Saturday evening, campus facilities crews are working diligently to clear campus roads, parking lots and sidewalks. Temperatures, especially at night, continue to be extremely cold, causing refreezing.

Please be careful: Ice under the snow can create slippery walking conditions. Ice and snow falling from trees and rooflines can create unexpected hazards.

Road conditions across the area will vary on Monday. Ice under the snow may create dangerous driving conditions on secondary and neighborhood roads.

Electrical power remains stable on and around campus, enabling remote learning and work.

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. 

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.