Find Your Perfect Roommate at Wake Forest
WakeRooms helps you connect with compatible roommates and select your ideal dorm room, making your Wake Forest experience better from day one.
The #1 Room Selection Platform at Wake Forest
Join thousands of Wake Forest students who have already found their perfect roommate match.
- Matched Roommates
- 3,000+
- Dorm Rooms
- 1,500+
- Satisfaction Rate
- 96%
How It Works
Three Simple Steps to Your Ideal Housing
WakeRooms makes finding a roommate and selecting your dorm room easy and stress-free.
Create Your Profile
Sign up with your Wake Forest email and complete your roommate preference questionnaire.
Share your lifestyle, study habits, and what you're looking for in a roommate.
Connect with Roommates
Browse potential matches based on compatibility scores and send roommate requests.
Chat with matches to get to know them better before making your decision.
Select Your Room
During your housing selection window, browse available dorms and rooms together.
Make your selection and confirm your housing arrangement for the upcoming year.
Testimonials
Hear from Fellow Demon Deacons
Students just like you who found their perfect housing match through WakeRooms.
Sarah T.
Class of 2024
"WakeRooms matched me with someone who has become my best friend. We have similar study habits but different interests, which makes for the perfect balance."
Marcus J.
Class of 2025
"The dorm selection process was so easy! Being able to view the floor plans and coordinate with my roommate in real-time made a typically stressful process simple."
Emma L.
Class of 2026
"As an international student, I was worried about finding a compatible roommate. WakeRooms made it easy to find someone who respects my culture and shares my academic focus."
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about using WakeRooms.
Who can use WakeRooms?
WakeRooms is exclusively for Wake Forest University students with a valid Wake Forest email address.
When should I start looking for a roommate?
We recommend starting your search at least 2-3 months before housing selection begins to give yourself plenty of time.
How does the matching algorithm work?
Our algorithm analyzes 5 different compatibility factors including study habits, sleep schedules, cleanliness preferences, social tendencies, and shared interests to find your most compatible roommate matches.
Is roommate matching required for room selection?
No, you can use WakeRooms just for dorm selection if you already have a roommate. However, connecting on the platform makes coordinating your room selection easier.
How does room selection work?
Room selection follows Wake Forest's standard timeline and priority system. WakeRooms provides an easier interface to view and select rooms during your assigned selection window, with real-time updates of availability.