Student Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Q:  Do you have a PA program? 

          A: Yes we do, use this link for more information.

http://www1.wfubmc.edu/PAProgram/Admissions.htm

Q:   How do I apply to the Scholarship Clerkship Program?

          A:  The online application can be found at~

          www.wfubmc.edu/education/electives

Q:   Do you have a housing list for students to locate housing?

          A:  Yes, the list is located at~

          http://www1.wfubmc.edu/MDProgram/Housing/  

Q:      Who should I contact for verification or a transcript?

          A: You can contact the Office of Student Services~

              336-716-4271  Office
              336-716-5807  Fax
              email:  stuserv@wfubmc.edu 

Q:      Do you process verification for graduate school  or PA Program?         

         A: No, these request should go directly to the PA or graduate school.

Q:      What is the telephone number for the undergraduate   campus?

        A: Wake Forest University’s Undergraduate campus phone  number is 336-758-5255.

Q:      What is the Office of Student Service’s (Admissions, Medical  Education, Financial Aid) fax number?          

          A: 336-716-5807

Q:   Is the Office of Student Services closed on holidays?

A: Yes, we are closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, two days at Thanksgiving, and two days at Christmas.

Q:   Do you accept out of state students?      

        A: Yes we do.

Q:   I am not a permanent resident; can I be considered for admissions?      

        A: Yes, please refer to the website below.

http://www1.wfubmc.edu/MDProgram/Admissions/International+Applications.htm

Q:    What is your student policy for “bad weather”?

        A: Inclement Weather Policy/Procedure

Current Policy

It is the policy of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine to remain open and continue operations unless otherwise determined by the Dean and President WFU Health Sciences.  Classes and clerkship activities will be held when the school is open. In the event of inclement weather, students should call 716-4272 to check schedule changes for that day. Every effort will be made to also notify students via the e-mail system.

In any event, even if classes and clerkship activities are being held, students are urged not to travel under unsafe conditions or to take unnecessary risks.  Any student who is unable to attend class or clerkship activities because of inclement weather should notify his or her preceptor, course or clerkship director, or the

                             Office of Student Services 716-4272.    

Q:   Can I apply to medical school and the PhD program at the same time?

       A: Yes, please refer to this website for details
       http://www1.wfubmc.edu/MDProgram/Admissions/Joint+Degree.htm

Q:  What do I need to do to change my mailing address?
       (Medical students only)

      A: Just come by the Office of Student Services to complete a form  or  Email us at stuserv@wfubmc.edu with: Student’s Name, Effective     Date, Class of,  Address, City, State, Zip and Telephone.

Q: What do I need to do to change my name?
      (Medical students only)

      A: For name changes, we need a copy of your marriage license and SS card with your new name, and a letter from you requesting your name change and what your legal name would be. If you are or were a WFUSM/WFUHS employee, you will need to do the same as indicated above for Human Resources. WFUHS policy will not allow Student Services to change a name in the system if the student was/is an employee.