Mission Statement

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is proud of its tradition of academic freedom and scholastic excellence which has earned it renown as one of the country's best private universities. Wake Forest University considers the athletic program to be an integral part of the University as its existence provides students, faculty, alumni, and friends an opportunity to share in the life of the collegiate community.

Philosophy
The Athletic Department strives to achieve the same standards of excellence in its athletic program as exist within the University's academic programs. The Athletic Department recognizes a dual commitment to serve the University, student-athletes, alumni, and friends. Further, it embraces the concept that the student-athlete is first and formost a student possessing individual rights, academic abilities, personal interests, and ambitions comparable to those of other members of the general student body.

The University is committed to established Atlantic Coast Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association policies and procedures governing its athletic program endeavors. It acknowledges and upholds the concept of institutional control, requiring appropriate participation in the development and review of athletic policies by the president, athletics council, and faculty athletics representative. All athletic contributors, alumni, other groups, and individuals who represent the University's athletic interests, are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures established by the University for the governance of its athletic program.