Affinity & Support
Core Centers
Intercultural Center
The Intercultural Center strives to influence campus culture by cultivating intercultural knowledge, competency, and leadership. We are committed to enhancing the experience of all students and student groups by offering co-curricular programming, student support and engagement, identity development initiatives, and opportunities for comprehensive learning and development.
LGBTQ+ Center
The LGBTQ Center strives to decrease inequity and increase sense of belonging for people of all genders and sexualities at Wake Forest. We serve our entire campus community of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni through our five focus areas: education, advocacy, support, community building, and personal and professional development. The LGBTQ+ Center offers a number of ongoing programs and educational opportunities, as well as special events, throughout the year, and we maintain a lounge space in the Benson Student Union. All are welcome at the LGBTQ+ Center!
Women’s Center
The Women’s Center foster spaces to reflect on individual and collective experiences and identities; develop programming related to women’s and gender issues; support professional and leadership development; and identify and advocate for policies to improve gender climate and inclusive practices at Wake Forest. As part of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Women’s Center supports and advocates for students, faculty, and staff towards the goal of a more inclusive campus.
Affiliate Centers
Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success (CLASS)
Students with a wide range of learning and other documented disabilities may receive academic support, training, and advocacy through the CLASS.
Center for Immigration Services & Support
The Center for Immigration Services & Support division of Global Programs and Studies (GPS) serves all international students and scholars participating in programs with Wake Forest University.
Office of the Chaplain
The Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life seeks to support a diversity of beliefs through the multi-faith character of the chaplaincy and its relationship to numerous religious and spiritual life affiliates.
First in the Forest
The First in the Forest program is designed specifically for first-generation college students.
Technology Accessibility Program (TAP)
With the establishment of a new Technology Accessibility Program, efforts are underway to raise awareness, to create and offer resources for campus members, and to give guidance to our community about how best to add technology accessibility to their roles on campus.