About Us

Through Information Systems, Wake Forest offers a variety of student technology programs that provide opportunities to develop and apply technology skills through relevant and challenging work experiences. These programs also enable students to apply technology skills beyond the classroom. These jobs both require and develop a range of skills varying from programming to basic computing, to administrative and customer service.  

Benefits 

Technology plays a significant role in both academic and campus life at Wake Forest University by extending and enriching the opportunities for interaction among students and faculty. As a Wake Forest student, you will have access to a nationally recognized campus network as well as extensive on-campus service and support for software and hardware. Student technology programs provide opportunities to apply technology skills beyond the classroom. 

Qualifications and Expectations 

Early Arrival for Training:
Training is provided a few days before the students return in both the fall and spring semesters. This training is mandatory for some programs. Students assist in the selection of training topics. Professional trainers are brought in to conduct this training.
Hours: 
Students work an average between 5 and 10 hours per week.
GPA/Discipline Sanctions: 
Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 in order to continue their work in a student program. They are also required to maintain good citizenship while holding their position as an ISSP employee.
Team Meetings: 
All student programs in ISSP have their own regular meetings. Attendance is mandatory unless approved by ISSP management 24 hours in advance.
ISSP Meetings: 
Similarly, all of ISSP gathers once a month typically on Thursday evenings. Attendance, again, is mandatory unless approved 24 hours prior to the event.