Transfer Student Summer Advising 2026 To-Do List
Incoming transfer students will register for Fall 2026 courses in the summer. This page outlines an overview of what students need to do in the summer and concrete steps students can take to prepare for fall registration and their first semester at Wake Forest.
May
Review the following dates and associated tasks.
Students who plan to take CHM 111/L and MTH 111 in their first year should complete the ALEKS PPL Math Assessment. Due date: July 10.
If you did not take a foreign language at your previous institution or are not expecting AP/IB credits for the foreign language you took in high school, you should complete the Foreign Language Placement Test. Due date: July 10.
Complete the Writing Course Decision Tool. Due date: July 10.
If applicable, complete the following by July 10:
June
Review Requirements for Degrees under the 2026-2027 Bulletin.
- Submit your final transcript from your previous institution(s).
- Review important information applicable to all transfer students here.
- Submit your AP and IB scores, and review the AP/IB Policy.
Review the Departmental Course Guides.
Review the Planning for Registration page on the Office of Academic Advising’s website. Familiarize yourself with Workday by reviewing the helpful links and information on the Project WakeDay website.
*WFU Gmail login is required to access.
Sign up for Project Wake.
July
Check your registration appointment in Workday.
If applicable, complete the following by today:
Registration starts on July 15th. Registration instructions can be found here.