About WakeWare
Launched in 2016, WakeWare is our official Wake Forest laptop program. Information Systems (IS) selects new models every year, ensuring compatibility and necessary power for undergraduate technology needs.
WakeWare laptops are specially equipped for Wake Forest undergraduate academic programs, and they certainly are excellent devices. Yet what truly makes WakeWare so distinctive is its positive impact on the student experience. WakeWare’s repair coverage protects our students from the disruption and confusion that can occur when a laptop is damaged or breaks. This shifts the effort, time and stress of repairs to our on-campus IS support team, allowing our students to instead focus on the rigorous demands of their studies.
Mur Muchane, VP Information Technology and CIO,
Wake Forest University (and parent, ’19)
The all-inclusive Wake Forest laptop
Instead of computer labs, Wake Forest drives student computing through personal laptops and robust software licensing. All undergraduate students will need to bring or buy a laptop to support their studies, and there are many options that will meet Wake’s minimum requirements. WakeWare’s main draw experience. With repairs and support provided on campus, and great loaners for times of repair, Information Systems handles the tech, letting students focus on their studies.
Model Selection
Model Selection
WakeWare models are selected each year to keep pace with computing demands and new features, featuring the MacBook Air, Pro and Microsoft Surface. To build your own WakeWare laptop, visit go.wfu.edu/BookstoreHelp and contact the Taylor Bookstore on campus, or contact Pam Tierney, store manager to get started:
On campus purchasing, support and repairs
On campus purchasing, support and repairs
After buying your WakeWare laptop from the bookstore, The Bridge is Wake Forest’s name for the Information Systems Help Desk. The Bridge team is just a short walk from the quad in the ZSR library. Visit The Bridge with your WakeWare needs and the team will help. On-campus repairs are included with walk-in service and no bill (up to the purchase price). WakeWare owners enjoy priority access to loaners.
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Technology Grant
Some students may be eligible for a technology grant, which covers the full cost of a WakeWare standard model. Refer to the Financial Aid portal for more information or contact the Financial Aid office if you have questions around eligibility. If you already have a technology grant, see the how-to guide to redeem.
Bringing Your Own Device – BYOD
All undergraduate students are expected to bring or buy a laptop meeting Wake Forest’s Minimum Configuration Requirements. If you have a new laptop already, you may be able to add damage/repair coverage. Look into bundling this SafeWare coverage by contacting the bookstore: go.wfu.edu/BookstoreHelp or contact Pam Tierney, store manager to get started: