Make Yourself at Home
Ease the stress of your move and make the transition to becoming a Demon Deacon as smooth as possible. The following resources provide a helpful head start as you settle into your life in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Welcome to the Twin City
Winston-Salem earned its Twin City nickname after the 1913 merger of Winston and Salem, a spirit of partnership that continues to define the community today. Also known as the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston’s metro area of more than 700,000 residents offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern growth. One of North Carolina’s cultural hubs, the city’s intellectual energy is fueled by distinguished institutions including Wake Forest University, UNCSA, Salem College, and Winston-Salem State.
Are you interested in living and working in Winston-Salem? Check out Wake Forest University’s faculty and staff openings on the Careers webpage, and receive regular notifications about the latest job openings by subscribing to the careers newsletter.
A National First
Winston-Salem established the first Arts Council in the United States in 1949, a pioneering model for community-supported arts that is used nationwide. Read more from the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.
A Living Tradition
Winston-Salem’s 18th-century Moravian Lovefeast tradition continues today at WFU, where a signature sweetened coffee is still served in iconic white mugs. Learn more from Old Salem Museums and Gardens.
A Roadside Icon
Built in the 1930s as a literal advertisement, Winston-Salem’s landmark “Shell” station is the last of its kind in America. Read more from Preservation North Carolina and the National Register of Historic Places.
KinderCare at Wake Forest University
Through a partnership with KinderCare, Wake Forest offers on-campus child care and early education at the University Corporate Center.
Families interested in tuition details or enrollment should contact the center at 336.666.5620.
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