Winter break dates, campus access and operations

December 9, 2020

The following message is shared on behalf of Wake Forest University Human Resources; it appeared in the department’s winter break reminders email to faculty and staff.

Winter break holiday

As a reminder, the University will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, for winter break. Departments may offer administrative leave for early dismissal on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. or two hours before the end of the regularly scheduled shift.

Classes for undergraduate students will resume Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Campus access and operations

Faculty and staff will retain Deacon OneCard access to the Reynolda Campus throughout winter break. The winter break temperature setback program, which reduces building temperatures of unoccupied spaces to no less than 55 degrees Fahrenheit, will occur Dec. 23 through Jan. 4. Faculty or staff who intend to work on campus during this time are advised to wear appropriate clothing for cooler indoor temperatures.

We understand that many faculty and staff enjoy taking advantage of the quiet campus during winter break, but this year we are asking colleagues to opt to remain off campus, if possible. Departments may inquire about being exempt from the temperature setback program by contacting Tim Mitchell (mitchetw@wfu.edu), building services specialist.

Information regarding holiday hours for various campus services can be found on the Campus Life website.

Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact Wake Forest University Human Resources with any questions at askHR@wfu.edu or 336.758.4700.