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Student Trustee Position

The Student Trustee position is open to all rising, full-time juniors and seniors (i.e., current sophomores and juniors) who are in good academic and social standing.

The 2026-27 Student Trustee will be selected in April and will begin their term in summer 2026.

When identifying candidates, the Student Trustee Review Committee considers many factors, including:

  • a nominee’s experience and success in and outside of the classroom
  • a clear vision of what constitutes the Wake Forest University community, and
  • a desire to make positive change within the Wake Forest University community

Deadlines: Application and Letters of Recommendation due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9.

Lexi Smith, Student Trustee

Applications for the Student Trustee position

Apply Here »
Letters of Recommendation Here »

Student Trustee Nominations

The Student Trustee Review Committee also encourages all members of the University community to nominate students for the role of Student Trustee on the 2026-27 Board of Trustees. Nomination forms are available here. All nominees will be informed of their nomination and asked to consider submitting an application. Nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26.