PHOTOS: Wake Forest students return to campus

Wake Forest security officer Christian Sides gives directions to Wake Forest dad, Terry Demmon of San Francisco after dropping off belongings for his son, Troy, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 as students return to campus.

Wake Forest first-year students Elizabeth O'Shea (left) and Charlotte Murray, both from Los Angeles work to get Elizabeth's belongings moved to her dorm room, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 as students return to campus.

Wake Forest first-year student Jack Carson of Atlanta unloads a foot locker as his mom, Julie, documents the moment and his dad, Warren, watches, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 as students return to campus.

Wake Forest first-year student Jack Carson of Atlanta unloads his belongings as his dad, Warren, watches, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 as students return to campus.

Signs are posted outside every Wake Forest building reminding student, faculty and visitors that masks are required inside campus buildings, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 as students return to campus.

Wake Forest first-year student Bada Choi (left) walks along Hearn Plaza with sophomores Emily Craig (center) and Jula Scarcella, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 as students return to campus.