Residential Admissions Requirements

Applicants are judged on individual merit based on their GPA, ACT or SAT scores. Consideration may be given to such matters as the quality of the high school courses completed, college-level classes completed, excellence in the visual or performing arts, achievement in co-curricular activities and maturity, initiative and seriousness of purpose as evidenced through work, travel experiences, or contributions to home, church, community and school.

• GPA:2.5

*An ACT or SAT score may be submitted to satisfy admissions requirements.

Home-School Admissions Requirements

Admissions to Waldorf requires a GPA of 2.5 or above.

Waldorf requires that students show proof of successful completion of their state’s requirements for high school graduation. The student is responsible for compliance with all requirements for their state. An official transcript is required to demonstrate that high school graduation requirements are met. The following are examples of the required transcript:

• Accredited official transcript provided by authorized third-party
• Authorized official transcript provided by a family source that includes detailed course descriptions with curriculum, grades and records of attendance. The person in charge of the home school program will be responsible for verifying the transcript as official.
• GED (if required by state) in which you completed high school

Verification and Exceptional Cases

All documents submitted for review to determine admission status are subject to verification. Applicants selected for verification must provide official high school or GED transcripts and any other documents requested by the university to complete verification. Verification may also be required if the U.S. Department of Education selects a student for verification and requests validation of high school graduation. Failure to comply with this request may result in immediate dismissal from Waldorf and the forfeiture of credits.

If an applicant is unable to obtain an official high school transcript due to natural disaster or other unforeseen circumstances, the registrar or designee will review an admission petition to determine eligibility. In these cases, the student may be admitted with Conditional Status which must be approved by the registrar or designee before being moved to Accepted Status.

Please submit supporting documentation to registrar@waldorf.edu.

Copies/Official Documents

Waldorf must receive official transcripts from post-secondary institutions previously attended in which transfer credit is considered. Students may send copies of transcripts or documents during the initial admission period and enroll as a student on conditional status. The student must provide official transcripts prior to completing 12 undergraduate or six graduate credit hours. Official transfer credit will not be awarded until official transcripts are received by the Office of the Registrar. Transcripts from universities or programs not accredited by a U.S. Department of Education approved accrediting agency will not satisfy transfer credit criteria.

All documents provided to Waldorf for admission become the sole property of Waldorf and will not be returned at any time, nor is Waldorf permitted to forward them to a third party.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Waldorf does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national/ethnic origin or race in admitting students to its programs or in administering its educational policies, scholarship programs or other university-administered programs. Waldorf admission is operated in full compliance with the “Statement of Principles of Good Practice” adopted by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors. Copies of this statement are available on request from the Admissions Office.

Applicants under the age of 18 are required to provide parental consent when entering into signed agreements with the university.

*Waldorf University reserves the right to rescind an admissions decision due to various circumstances deemed appropriate by the University including, but not limited to personal behavior and social conduct that may poorly reflect Waldorf University. 

1. Request Information

   If you haven't already done so, and would like some more information about what Waldorf has to offer, please fill out our Request for Information (RFI) form.

2. Application

   Fill out our FREE application online.

3. Current Transcript

   Submit unofficial high school transcripts-have your guidance counselor send an up-to-date copy of your unofficial transcript.

4. Submit ACT/SAT Scores

   Waldorf University has waived the ACT/SAT requirements for the 2022-2023 school year.

5. Schedule Campus Visit

   We'd love to show you around campus! Schedule your campus visit today!

6. FAFSA

   File your FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting October 1 using Waldorf's code (001895). Iowa residents, July 1 is the deadline for consideration for the Iowa Tuition Grant.

7. Review Acceptance Packet & Scholarships

   Arrange to complete any scholarship requirements that require an audition, essay, etc.

8. Complete Housing & Tuition Deposit Form

   Secure housing assignment for the upcoming semester and get ready to sign up for your assigned Warrior Orientation and Registration (W.O.A.R.) event. Housing assignments will be sent out in summer. Housing/Tuition Deposit must be received prior to registering for W.O.A.R.

9. Register for W.O.A.R.

   Get your first semester class schedule, meet with your student success coach and more!

10. After High School Graduation

    Final, official transcripts must come through a secure email service such as Parchment or National Clearing House, or they can be mailed directly from the school with official stamp and unbroken seal and the must include graduation date. If you took college courses in high school, provide a final official transcript from the college with the courses that were taken; if you took AP courses and took the exam, submit AP scores as well.

11. Complete Virtual Check-in

    A virtual check-in sheet will be sent out prior to your move-in date. Please complete before arriving on campus. Each student must complete their virtual check-in sheet before moving into their dorm room.

*Waldorf University reserves the right to rescind an admissions decision due to various circumstances deemed appropriate by the University including, but not limited to personal behavior and social conduct that may poorly reflect Waldorf University. 

Have you earned college credit while in High School? 

Students who have interrupted attendance at Waldorf University for one semester or more and who wish to return must apply for re-admission through the Admissions Office. Students who have attended other institution(s) of higher learning during their absence from Waldorf University must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Admissions Office.

A student enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours of coursework during any semester is considered a part-time student. Part-time students enroll directly with the Office of the Registrar.

Got questions? You can find answers to our frequently asked questions about being an undergraduate student at Waldorf University, here.