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Welcome New Students – Online MBA Program

Welcome to the Wake Forest community! We are excited to work with you to ensure that your online degree program is a challenging and rewarding experience.

In this section of the website, you will find pertinent information and materials to prepare you for the upcoming school year. Please read all pages thoroughly and carefully. Additionally, after you activate your WFU email account, we strongly encourage you to check it regularly for University and School related action items and information.

NEXT STEPS

As a first step, make sure you submit your enrollment deposit to officially accept our offer of admission. Next, we recommend you review the information and action items below to help facilitate your transition to Wake Forest.

To access important program dates, review the current School of Business Academic Calendar by visiting the Academic Services page and click the link in the left column.

COMPLETE WHEN YOU ACCEPT OUR OFFER OF ENROLLMENT

  1. Submit your non-refundable enrollment deposit (refer to your admission letter).
  2. Complete the FAFSA to begin the financial aid process.
  3. Submit your official final transcript if you have not already.
  4. Mark your calendar and learn more about Orientation.
  5. Follow us on Social Media.

COMPLETE AT LEAST ONE MONTH PRIOR TO START DATE
(or immediately upon enrollment)

  1. Activate your WFU account and enable Google 2-Step Verification within 10 days of receiving the account activation email, and review other important Computing information.
  2. Log in to Workday with your WFU account to complete the formal University required onboarding processes (Fall 2024 semester and beyond only). Review the Onboarding Job Aid for more detailed instructions.
    Note: Online MBA students starting Summer 2024 will not transition to Workday until July.
  3. Pay tuition for the first semester. Due June 1 for summer; August 1 for fall; December 1 for spring. See Student Financial Services for other important information.
  4. Consider an elective tuition insurance plan that could help minimize financial loss from an unexpected withdrawal due to sickness or injury. Must apply before first day of classes.

QUESTIONS: Visit the Contact Program Staff page.