Waldorf University believes in the empowering mission of various organizations through providing flexible, affordable, fully online higher education to their employees, members, volunteers, and other stakeholders. As an employee or member of a Waldorf University partner, your education benefits include:

A minimum 10% discount off our published tuition rates for our online programs.
Access to a Learning Partner Scholarship awarded six times per year.
A guaranteed $15,000 annual scholarship for those who wish to attend on our Residential campus in Forest City Iowa.
Did you know your discount off online tuition and access to the residential scholarship extends to your family as well?

Not a Waldorf Learning Partner but interested in offering it to your staff as an employee benefit? Learn more here!

What to expect from Waldorf:

Waldorf's classes are 8 weeks long.
Courses do not have any set class times, just assignment submission deadlines.
Textbooks for all online students are paid for by Waldorf, and almost all our resources are electronic.
For undergraduate students, full time enrollment is taking two courses simultaneously. For graduate students, full time enrollment is taking one course at a time.
There are two "tracks" - A and B. You can only take courses in one track at a time, and your advisor will build out your degree path based on track, but you can change tracks if needed!
Each week begins on a Wednesday and ends midnight the following Tuesday. There are typically three assignments each week per course:
- Due Saturday by 11:59pm CST - Discussion board post
- Due Tuesday by 11:59pm CST - Response to a classmate's discussion board post
- Due Tuesday by 11:59pm CST - The weekly course assignment
You can work ahead up to three weeks in each class!
Online students can live stream our Warrior home games on campus in Forest City!

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Waldorf University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission,
an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Why Waldorf?

Regionally Accredited

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Waldorf provides students with a well-rounded understanding of their chosen field through industry best practices and emerging trends.
Affordable Tuition

Waldorf has one of the most affordable tuition rates in Iowa – and across the nation.
Flexible Online Courses

Waldorf’s flexible online courses allow you to schedule classes around your busy schedule. Whether you’re working, playing or spending time with friends and family, Waldorf understands that time spent outside of the classroom is just as important as time spent in it.
Rich History

Waldorf has a rich history within the state of Iowa. For more than 100 years, we have provided continuous academic excellence and civic outreach in and around the vibrant Forest City community, upholding a credo that will continue well into the next generation of learning.
Supportive Faculty and Staff

Our tight-knit team of professors, coaches and administration work together to put you first. We believe that every student deserves a dedicated support system in the classroom – and everywhere else.
Tradition

Waldorf’s core strengths are its history and strong values. Our original founders valued service to community—and that hasn’t changed. Most importantly, we understand this experience as a gift from God that comes with a responsibility to serve the world.