Waldorf College
Online Degree ProgramsAs an additional benefit to the Waldorf online programs, students become an integral part of the Waldorf community at short-residency courses offered at convenient locations across the country (including the Waldorf campus). These three-day, tuition-free courses offer engaging, hands-on learning experiences and networking opportunities with faculty and classmates. Students must complete one to 4 residency courses depending on credit hours required for degree completion. Three-Day Residency CoursesWaldorf College residency three-day, 1-credit courses are offered tuition-free and are held in various locations across the country. Students enrolled in the online program have the added benefit of attending one to four of these courses. Courses are designed to provide networking opportunities for students, hands-on instruction from faculty, professional advising, and opportunities to work with experts in the field on current, relevant topics. One of the most exciting residency opportunities is offered just before the annual Waldorf Commencement Ceremony held at the end of April on the Waldorf College campus in Forest City, Iowa. For students who wish to celebrate finishing their degree program with hundreds of other Waldorf residential and online program graduates, this is the perfect opportunity to complete the residency portion of their program. One-semester hour of residency credit is required for every 30-semester hours of credit earned online at Waldorf. The one-semester hour of residency credit must be completed within the 30-semester hours of credit block. All residencies courses generally begin at 5 p.m. Friday and end early Sunday afternoon, local time. Note: the residency before the graduation weekend will be Wednesday through Friday. A schedule and course descriptions are available for all residency courses. Note: Psychology students must take their residency credit hours from either the PSY or BIO residencies. Choose from degrees in:
Why Waldorf College?
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Accreditation
Waldorf is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. HLC is the regional accrediting agency for colleges and universities located in the Midwest region of the United States.
School Facts
Institutional Accrediting Agency 
Agency that determines the quality of education and training for an institution of higher education.
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Address Physical location of institution's main/corporate office or headquarters.
106 S. Sixth St.
Forest City IA 50436
Calendar Type When you can enroll in/take classes.
Waldorf College offers its online degree programs in an accelerated 8-week term format. The Term Academic Calendar provides term start dates, end dates and registration periods.
Credit-earning Options Does the school accept transfer credits or other approved credits?
Waldorf College allows maximum transfer credit for your prior academic credits, training and relevant professional licenses and certifications. Up to 75 percent of undergraduate courses can be transferred into your degree program.
Delivery Format Is learning completed entirely online, and are there any special teaching methods?
Blackboard
Technical Requirements Required hardware/software that you'll need in order to run the course software.
Students must have access to the Internet and an e-mail account in order to complete a program of study at Waldorf. If personal Internet service is unavailable, you are encouraged to contact local libraries, schools, or a public business to locate access
Geographic Restrictions Can you take the programs anywhere?
United States residents only.
Loans Offered The types of loans can you make use of to help fund your education.
Loans may be available to those who qualify. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
