WFU Students
Course Format
Global VIEW is a primarily asynchronous course, giving you the flexibility to engage with course material on your own schedule. However, there are two types of live virtual meetings to be aware of:
- Whole-class sessions — A small number of scheduled Zoom meetings will include all students. These may occasionally require early morning, evening, or weekend availability to accommodate international time zones.
- Team sessions — You’ll be placed on a small three-person multinational team that meets live over Zoom throughout the semester. Your team will coordinate meeting times that work for all members.
All other instruction and individual assignments are completed asynchronously.
Your Global Team
WFU students are placed on culturally diverse, cross-disciplinary teams with classmates from three partner universities around the world. Teams are intentionally designed to bring together students from different countries and academic backgrounds, enriching every discussion with a range of perspectives.
Course Details
Global VIEW is offered through a partnership between Global Wake Forest and the Department of Health & Exercise Science. The course examines the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Good Health and Wellbeing through multiple cultural and disciplinary lenses.
- Course listing: HES 384
- Credits: 3 elective credits toward graduation; counts toward the Minor in Contemporary Global Studies
- Appropriate for: All majors and all class years
How to Register
This course requires instructor permission prior to registration. To apply, log into Workday and submit a prerequisite override request for HES 384. The instructor is notified immediately and can approve your request electronically.
Contact
For additional questions about Course Registration and Eligibility, please contact Michaele Cook, Program Director |
International Students
Course Format
Global VIEW is a primarily asynchronous course, giving you the flexibility to engage with course material on your own schedule. There are two types of live virtual meetings to be aware of:
- Whole-class sessions — A small number of scheduled Zoom meetings will include all students. These may occasionally require early morning, evening, or weekend availability to accommodate international time zones.
- Team sessions — You’ll be placed on a small three-person multinational team that meets live over Zoom throughout the semester. Your team will coordinate meeting times that work for all members.
All other instruction and individual assignments are completed asynchronously.
Your Global Team
International students are placed on culturally diverse, cross-disciplinary teams with Wake Forest students and classmates from partner universities around the world. Teams are intentionally designed to bring together students from different countries and academic backgrounds, enriching every discussion with a range of perspectives.
Course Details
Global VIEW is offered through a partnership between Wake Forest University and your home institution. The course examines the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Good Health and Wellbeing through multiple cultural and disciplinary lenses.
- Duration: Early September through early December
- Appropriate for: All majors and all class years
- Cost: No cost to enroll
Credit & Transcripts
Wake Forest does not award academic credit directly to international student partners. However, upon successful completion of the course, Wake Forest can provide official documentation to support a credit application at your home institution, subject to your school’s approval policies.
All international student participants will have a permanent record of completing a Wake Forest course and may request an official paper or electronic transcript at the end of the semester.
How to Register
Enrollment requires approval from your home institution before you can register with Wake Forest. Two registration forms must be submitted to Wake Forest by July 15. Your home school coordinates the application process, so reach out to your international programs office to begin.
Contact
For additional questions about Course Registration and Eligibility, please contact Michaele Cook, Program Director |
University Partners
Partner With Wake Forest
Wake Forest University welcomes partnerships with colleges and universities around the world for this annual program. Institutions from every continent and region are encouraged to apply. The primarily asynchronous format of Global VIEW provides significant flexibility to accommodate different time zones and academic calendars, making international participation practical and accessible.
There is no cost to partner institutions.
Your Role as a Partner
Partner universities play an essential role in the success of Global VIEW. Each institution is responsible for advertising the opportunity, recruiting interested students, and selecting participants to represent your school. We are able to accept approximately five students per partner institution per semester.
Credit & Transcripts
Wake Forest does not award academic credit directly to students enrolled through partner institutions. However, upon successful completion of the course, Wake Forest is pleased to provide official documentation of completion to your academic deans to support a home institution credit decision.
In addition, the Wake Forest University Registrar maintains a permanent record for all international Global VIEW participants. Official paper or electronic transcripts confirming course participation are available upon request at any time.
How to Get Started
If your institution is interested in partnering with Wake Forest for Global VIEW, we invite you to reach out to our team to learn more about the application process, timelines, and expectations for partner schools.
Contact
If you are interested in becoming a partner with WFU Global VIEW, please contact Kline Harrison, Vice Provost for Global Affairs and the Kemper Professor of Business at Wake Forest University |