Wake Forest University application deadlines for fall 2027
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Private · 5,485 undergrads
Wake Forest's early decision is due Nov 15, 2026, early action is due Nov 15, 2026, early decision II is due Jan 1, 2027 and regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.wfu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is Wake Forest due?
6days
Early decisionBinding
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 6days
Early action
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 53days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027 53days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027 Every Wake Forest deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.wfu.edu |
| Early action | Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.wfu.edu |
| Early decision IIBinding | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.wfu.edu |
| Regular decision | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.wfu.edu |
Scholarship and priority dates
These dates don't close the application, but missing them can cost you money or a spot in honors.
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026 Merit scholarships: apply by Nov 15, 2026. Checked Nov 5, 2026 on admissions.wfu.edu
Does Wake Forest need the SAT or ACT?
Wake Forest is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions people ask
When is the Wake Forest University early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision is due Sun, Nov 15, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admissions.wfu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Wake Forest University early action deadline for fall 2027?
Early action is due Sun, Nov 15, 2026. Checked on admissions.wfu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Wake Forest University early decision II deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision II is due Fri, Jan 1, 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admissions.wfu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Wake Forest University regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.wfu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Wake Forest University require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. Wake Forest is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on admissions.wfu.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: admissions.wfu.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: admissions.wfu.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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