Wake Forest University
- Athletics

WFU Athletics

If I were to give Wake Forest Athletics a grade, I would give it a solid B. My reason for this grade is because the training and workout facilities are outstanding. Also, the athletic departments really take care of their athletes. Non-athletes also have plenty of resources and opportunities to express their athletic interests and abilities. Our school spirit towards athletics is very supportive and one of a kind. I do not think any other school in the country has our distinct school spirit. My only issue with athletics at Wake Forest is that I do not think that students really have the opportunity to focus on anything else other than athletics and their grades. I just feel like if they do not go to the next level in their sport they will not have anything else on their resume to help them get a decent job.

Mathletes

I respect WFU for making sure that the athletes meet an academic standard that is not present at most Division I schools. Many athletes leave Wake with a good degree. Going to football games at Wake is a good time, though student fans usually leave before the game is over. However, we have a good crowd of alumni fans and also townies.

Fun!

School spirit at Wake is considered minimal by the athletes, and in comparison to a school like Virginia Tech, our spirit is not as great. But the events are always a lot of fun (especially the tailgating before hand).