ROOTS First-Year Initiative

The ROOTS First-Year Initiative program is designed to assist Wake Forest students in their transition to college, while considering the experiences of students of color. The goal is to equip participating first-year students with the necessary tools to succeed at Wake such as peer mentorship, exposure to campus resources, and social events geared toward increasing their sense of belonging.

Success Collaborations

The Career Coach Is In

Throughout the semester a career coach from the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD) will be in the IC to provide tips, and advice for students looking to expand their professional network. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to ask the coach questions about their resume, cover letter, elevator pitch, and LinkedIn profile.

Provide & Thrive

The Intercultural Center in partnership with the Office of Wellbeing provides monthly activities to assist in the wellness of students. Each month’s program will have a different theme ranging across the 8 dimensions of well being: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social and spiritual.

Friday Morning Breakfast

Friday Morning Breakfast is a monthly event that builds community among students and introduces them to other campus resources.  Campus partners include Office of Academic Advising, Office of Personal and Career Development and Center for Global Programs and Studies.

First Friday’s

First Friday’s is a monthly event that provides a safe space that fosters dialogue among students.  Students enjoy food and games, while discussing current topics.

Shaping the Legacy Series

In the fall semester the IC hosts the Shaping Her Essence: Women of Color Dinner and the Legacy: Men of Color Dinner to create a space for faculty/staff and students to build community and network through food and fellowship. During the spring semester, both groups come together for the Shaping the Legacy Dinner to continue building upon the relationships established in the previous semester.

IC Newsletter

Each week the IC sends an email newsletter to students keeping them informed of campus events, internship opportunities, campus resources and community activities.

Student Micro-Grants

Textbook Assistance

Each semester the Intercultural Center offers textbook assistance to students with high financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. For more information, please contact interculturalcenter@wfu.edu.

Student Funding Request

The IC is committed to supporting students’ curricular and co-curricular involvement. Additionally, student organizations seeking co-sponsorship for on campus and student organization programs should visit our Resources page to complete the appropriate form.