Wake Alert: Wake Forest open for remote learning and remote work Thursday

January 28, 2026 4:09 p.m.

On Thursday, Jan. 29, Wake Forest will be open for remote learning and remote work. While in-person classes will not be held in Winston-Salem, virtual classes, remote learning and remote work will take place.

Faculty will communicate course-specific expectations for remote learning and are encouraged to continue extending flexibility to students who may be facing storm-related challenges.

Staff members who have the necessary equipment should plan to work remotely as job functions allow. Employees should contact their supervisors to discuss any challenges they may face with working remotely on Thursday. Managers of essential personnel will continue to communicate any on-site or remote work expectations directly with their team members.

While campus conditions are good, road conditions across the area vary. State and local officials report delays in treating secondary roads and neighborhoods due to the prevalence of ice and extremely low overnight temperatures. Emergency responders report delayed response times due to poor road conditions and traffic accidents.

Electrical power remains stable on and around campus, enabling remote learning and work.

Campus service hours may be adjusted. Check websites for updated hours of operation for campus dining, Wellbeing Center, ZSR Library, Deacon Health, Mail Services, and WFU shuttle services.
Campus shuttles will run to and from Target on University Parkway on Thursday. Shuttles will operate every 30 minutes from the Shuttle Hub from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Details will be updated on the WFU shuttle service website.
Conditions in Charlotte may differ from those in Winston-Salem. Charlotte-based school leaders will communicate operational changes directly to impacted students, faculty, and staff.

The University will keep the community informed of any changes through Wake Alert emergency notifications. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to make sure their mobile phone number is updated and to download the Wake Safe App to receive safety and weather information. Here’s how emergency communications are shared and what you can do to stay informed.