Wake Alert

Community Safety Advisory: Motor Vehicle Thefts - Electric Bikes / Scooters

January 13, 2026 9:15 a.m. (updated on January 13, 2026 9:17 a.m.)

University Police received seven reports over the last three days of stolen electric scooters. All seven scooters were stored on campus near residence halls during the winter break. No suspects have been identified. 

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to report suspicious activity promptly at 336-758-5911 (emergency) or 336-758-5591 (non-emergency), through the Wake Safe App or by filing a report online. University Police is located in Alumni Hall. With immediate concerns, call the emergency number. Reports can be made for concerns regarding suspicious activity occurring on and off campus.

If you have any information regarding the reports of stolen scooters, please contact University Police at 336-758-559, submit a tip through the Wake Safe App or by emailing police@wfu.edu.

Personal safety and security precautions

• Leave your bike or e-scooter parked in well-lit areas.
• Use locks on lockers, scooters and bicycles at all times.
• Register your personal property with the University Police to discourage theft.
• Download the Wake Safe App for Android or for iPhone to easily report stolen scooters or other stolen property.
• Visit the Wake Alert website to sign up for alerts and stay up-to-date on information during an emergency.
• Familiarize yourself with the Emergency (blue light) phone locations around campus.
• Attend crime prevention programs to learn about the resources available to you.

As a reminder, e-scooters and e-bikes pose a fire hazard when stored indoors. For your own safety and the safety of others, do not bring them into residence halls, offices or campus buildings.

This Timely Warning is sent in compliance with the provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.

Community Safety Advisory: Fondling Incident on Campus

January 9, 2026 9:25 a.m. (updated on January 9, 2026 9:27 a.m.)

University Police received a report from a student of a fondling incident on campus near the North Campus Apartments yesterday evening. Police immediately searched the area, including the adjacent neighborhood, but were unable to locate the assailant.

The report described the alleged assailant as a White male, about 30 years old and 6 feet tall with brown hair and a broad build. He was wearing a dark cargo jacket, possibly black or navy, with front pockets, gray cargo pants, dark sneakers, and appeared to be clean shaven. Please see the image below of the alleged assailant.

Anyone with information about the alleged crime is asked to contact University Police at 336.758.5911 (emergency) or 336.758.5591 (non-emergency), submit a tip through the Wake Safe App, file a report online, or email police@wfu.edu. Reports of alleged assaults may also be submitted to the University’s Title IX Office.

No one should ever experience interpersonal violence, which includes fondling, rape, sexual assault and attempted sexual assault, regardless of the circumstances. Wake Forest is committed to creating a campus free from interpersonal violence. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, the Safe Office is Wake Forest’s confidential resource for counseling, advocacy, and consultation services specific for interpersonal violence, and can be reached 24/7 at 336.758.5285.

The Office of Wellbeing provides education and initiatives to prevent interpersonal violence on campus. For more information on the holistic approach to ending violence at Wake Forest, visit the Addressing Interpersonal Violence website for prevention, support, and policies.

Personal safety and security precautions

The University campus community is always encouraged to take the following steps to keep themselves and others safe:

• Be aware of your surroundings
• Travel on well-lit streets and throughways.
• Report suspicious behavior, even when you are not directly threatened
• If you feel unsafe in any situation, trust your instincts and call University Police

The Wake Safe App is Wake Forest’s free app that turns your cell phone into a personal security device, allowing you to have direct call and text access to University Police, 911 emergency services, emergency location sharing, a social escape tool, a peer-to-peer friend walk tool, and more. Download the Wake Safe App for Android or for iPhone.

This Community Safety Advisory is sent in compliance with the Timely Warning provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.

Wake Alert: Campus operations delayed until 10 a.m.; exam and shuttle updates

December 8, 2025 9:04 p.m. (updated on December 9, 2025 9:18 a.m.)

Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus, including Wake Downtown and other University sites located in Winston-Salem, will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 9. 

Shuttle service will start at 9 a.m. Kindercare at Wake Forest will open at 9:30 a.m. 

Exam updates are as follows:

• ​College and undergraduate business exams scheduled for 9 a.m. will now begin at 10 a.m. in their scheduled rooms. Exams scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. will proceed as scheduled.
• ​Students in graduate business programs with exams beginning before 10 a.m. will receive information from their faculty members regarding their exams.
• Students in the law school will receive a separate message from the dean with details about exams, including start time.

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

Check with event organizers for the status of scheduled campus events. 

Colleagues who are not designated as essential personnel should avoid arriving on campus before the scheduled opening time. Those working from a flexible work location are not expected to perform work during the delayed opening hours. 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.

Reporting power outages and weather-related issues

• If you work or live in a University building, notify Facilities and Campus Services at 336-758-4255. 
• For those living in an off-campus property, notify Duke Energy (1-800-769-3766) of power outages and let your landlord or property management know about other issues.

For emergencies, contact 911 (on campus) or call University Police at 336-758-5911 for assistance.

Safety tips

• Travel with care, roads and walkways may be icy.
• Dress warmly and wear footwear with good traction.
• If you are traveling today, use caution and allow extra time to get to your destination.

Wake Alert: Campus operations suspended at 5 p.m.; exam and shuttle updates

December 8, 2025 2:25 p.m. (updated on December 8, 2025 2:26 p.m.)

Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus, including Wake Downtown and other University sites located in Winston-Salem, will suspend operations at 5 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 8. Shuttle service will end at 7 p.m.

Evening exams scheduled for 7 p.m. cannot be held in person. Faculty will receive instructions from their respective deans about options for tonight’s exams. Students should monitor their email for further directions.

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

Check with event organizers for the status of scheduled campus events. 

Colleagues working on site who are not designated as essential personnel should leave the campus at the time of the closing. Those working from a flexible work location are not expected to perform work during the closure hours. 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. 

A decision regarding operations for Tuesday, Dec. 9, will be made later after assessing conditions. 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.

Reporting power outages and weather-related issues

• If you work or live in a University building, notify Facilities and Campus Services at 336-758-4255. 
• For those living in an off-campus property, notify Duke Energy (1-800-769-3766) of power outages and let your landlord or property management know about other issues.

For emergencies, contact 911 (on campus) or call University Police at 336-758-5911 for assistance.

Safety tips

• Travel with care, roads and walkways may be icy.
• Dress warmly and wear footwear with good traction.
• If you are traveling today, use caution and allow extra time to get to your destination.

Winter Weather Advisory - Wake Forest campus will be closed on Friday, Dec. 5

December 5, 2025 5:40 a.m. (updated on December 5, 2025 5:40 a.m.)

Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus, including Wake Downtown and other University sites located in Winston-Salem, will be closed on Friday, Dec. 5, due to a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

Faculty will receive instructions from their respective deans about options for rescheduling classes or holding them virtually.

Students should monitor their email for further directions.

While the campus is closed, some University buildings, including the ZSR Library, the Benson Center and the Wellbeing Center, will remain open due to the last day of classes and exam schedules. 

Campus service hours may be adjusted due to the weather. Check websites for updated hours of operation for campus dining, the Wellbeing Center, the 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 ensure 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.

Reporting power outages and weather-related issues

• If you work or live in a University building, notify Facilities and Campus Services at 336-758-4255. 
• For those living in an off-campus property, notify Duke Energy (1-800-769-3766) of power outages and let your landlord or property management know about other issues.

For emergencies, contact 911 (on campus) or call University Police at 336-758-5911 for assistance.

Safety tips

• Dress warmly and wear footwear with good traction.
• If you are traveling today, use caution and allow extra time to get to your destination.
• Travel with care, roads and walkways may be icy.