Frequently Asked Questions

Please call the Office of Alumni Engagement at 336.758.5264

Register online to let your classmates know that you are coming. Everyone who registers will have their name appear on the “Who’s Coming Back” list.

In addition to letting your classmates know, the Office of Alumni Engagement needs to be able to plan accordingly for all the events that take place over Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Without an accurate count of how many alumni are planning to attend the events, we cannot ensure the experience we hope to deliver.

All sales are final. If any additions need to be made, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 336.758.5264.

All sales are final.

You’re strongly encouraged not to. Reunion parties are a time for classmates to relax, catch-up with one another and are not geared toward children. Saturday is a great time for families but can be a long day for young children, so a good night’s sleep on Friday is important. The following childcare provider offer services in Winston Salem.

• preferredchildcare.com – Please indicate that you are in town for WFU Homecoming

While there is no dress code of what to wear for your reunion party, we find most parties are casual or whatever makes you feel fun and festive unless otherwise noted on your class page. You can refer to photos from previous years for some ideas.

You can pick up your reunion party tickets at the Homecoming Welcome Center. The Homecoming Welcome Center will be located in the Green Room of Reynolda Hall and will be open from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, September 13. Enjoy refreshments and gather with classmates on Magnolia Patio, just outside the Green Room. After 7 p.m., you can proceed directly to your reunion party to pick up your registration packet.

Join fellow alumni at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds for the Alumni Tailgate. This great location offers convenience to the football stadium and easy access to the parking lots. The tailgate will begin 3 hours prior to kickoff.

There is a limited quantity of Gold, Red, and Blue Lot parking passes available to purchase for Deacon Club members; price varies by lot. You can purchase these in advance by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext 1. If you are not already a Deacon Club member, please call the athletic ticket office for more information or to join.

General Public parking is available at the LJVM Coliseum for $30 per spot (first come first serve basis at the LJVM Coliseum, paid for when you park).

For additional game day information including a parking map, directions, FAQ and Clear Bag Policy information, please visit godeacs.com/gameday.

Come join your friends in class designated tent areas and enjoy a buffet, drinks (beer, wine, and sodas), and music during this exciting pre-game tradition.  Your adult ticket purchase includes two drink tickets and additional drink tickets can be purchased with credit card at the event. Please note that adult walk-in tickets will be $40 at the door (Friday & Saturday), so be sure to register in advance!

The 2024 Homecoming football game against Ole Miss will kick off at 6:30 p.m. (ET).

If there is a group of people you would like to sit with, one person needs to purchase tickets for the entire group directly from the WF ticket office. If you purchase a block of tickets, you will be responsible for distributing the tickets to your friends and family members. 1-888-758-DEAC (3322).

All football tickets will be sent via email for mobile download to your smartphone. Tickets will be sent approximately two weeks prior to kickoff. For help with mobile ticketing processes, please review the Mobile Football Ticket Guide. Your tailgate tickets will be in your packet to be picked up at the Homecoming Welcome Center.

Wake Forest has instituted a clear bag policy for all events at Truist Field and the LJVM Coliseum. Please carefully review all game day information.

Call the Gameday Hotline at 336-758-GAME (4263) with any parking/traffic questions, security, or customer service concerns.

Wake Forest has the WakeNetwork to help you find alumni. Go to http://wakenetwork.wfu.edu to sign up or log in. Accounts are free, and once you have one set up, you can search for any graduate or friend of Wake Forest. You can search by maiden name, married name, city, state, or class year. Seek out some of your classmates, send them an email, or give them a call to make plans to attend your reunion together!

Absolutely! Festival on the Quad will be held on Saturday, September 14. Bring your children to enjoy fun activities and reconnect with classmates and their families. The Quad will be filled with food, music, face painters and games for the whole family. Stop by the open house tents of participating departments and organizations, and enjoy the Deacon Demo Science Show – now part of Festival.

Parking on campus is very limited, especially for Friday night. On Friday, we will be offering complimentary shuttles from 2400 Reynolda (formerly the BB&T University Center).  Additional on-campus parking will be available on a first come basis in Faculty/Staff lots Friday evening and Saturday for the Festival on the Quad. Please refer to the campus map for additional parking information.

We recommend using Uber or Lyft.

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