Where Your Online Program Comes to Life
Step into the heart of your Wake Forest experience at Wake360. At this immersive event, you’ll join fellow students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders for a weekend of connection, insight, and inspiration.
- Charlotte, NC
- All Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff Welcome
- Annually Each Fall
What is Wake360?
Wake360 is your all-access pass to career acceleration and deeper connections — in one weekend.
Held annually in Charlotte, this in-person experience brings the online Wake Forest SPS community together in real life for networking and professional development.
This is your opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, industry leaders, and peers as you explore timely workplace topics, build relationships, and gain tools to grow your impact.
Why Attend Wake360?
Unmatched Networking Opportunities
Join the entire Wake Forest SPS community for real conversations and lasting connections. This is a unique opportunity to connect face-to-face with students, alumni, faculty, and Program Advisory Board members from all programs.
Career-Relevant Learnings
Workshops and panels at Wake360 dive into today’s most pressing workplace topics. Led by experts and practitioners, these sessions are designed to help you build practical skills, explore emerging trends, and apply what you learn immediately.
Bring Online Connection to Real Life
Transform your online SPS connections into authentic, in-person relationships. Wake360 brings the vibrant Wake Forest community together for face-to-face collaboration and inspiration.
A Look Back at Previous Wake360s
This annual program first launched in 2022. Each year has gotten bigger and better. Take a look back at previous events.
Student Ambassador and Master of Communications student Devon Townsend shares 5 practical tips to help you prepare for your first Wake360
Master of Digital Marketing student Jessica Eldridge recaps her top five takeaways from Wake360.
The third annual Wake360 event took place in Charlotte, NC in October. Learn about what to expect at the event.
Take the opportunity to join Wake Forest SPS students, faculty, and industry professionals for a weekend-long, in-person meet-up at Wake360. This annual event will takes place each fall in Charlotte.
Read about SPS’s first Wake360. An in-person experience in Charlotte designed to grow a participant’s future with a unique combination of real-time networking and knowledge designed with Wake Forest’s standard of excellence top-of-mind.