Applying for admission to Waldorf University is FREE and simple. 

International Student Admissions Requirements

Admission to Waldorf University requires a GPA of 2.5 or above.

To be considered for admission, international applicants must:

• Self-certify as to successful completion of the equivalent of grade 12 in a U.S. secondary school and provide evidence of successful completion of a program considered to be equivalent to an accredited high school diploma or GED certificate. International academic transcripts must be evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization. (Please request that the certifying organization’s report be sent directly to the registrar at Waldorf University.)
• Submit one of the following prior to admission (for international students who are citizens of a country where English is not the primary language):
  • Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Requirements for admission into our degree programs include a minimum of 500 in the paper-based version or 61 in the internet-based version.
  • International English Language Testing System Exam (IELTS): A minimum of a Band 5 or higher is required.

International Student Admissions Process

1. Apply online (no application fee)

   Your admissions application and credentials must be completed by June 1 if applying for Fall Semester or Nov. 1 if applying for Spring Semester.

2. Submit a copy of your passport/visa.

3. Submit InCred evaluation (applies to non-U.S. transcripts)

   Waldorf University Waldorf does not perform internal translations/evaluations of international transcripts for individuals; a third-party transcript evaluation of all foreign transcripts is required instead.
   
   All International students must complete a transcript evaluation through InCRED Transcript Evaluation Services. The student is responsible for arranging and paying for the evaluation through InCRED and having the official evaluation sent directly to Jenny Jensen, Associate Director of International Admissions, Waldorf University. Waldorf can also accept any NACES-approved transcript evaluation; please note, however, that InCred is required for student-athletes as part of their athletic eligibility. Waldorf University requires a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

4. Submit secondary/post-secondary transcripts.

   In addition to your InCred evaluation, Waldorf University requires official or officially certified copies of your secondary and any post-secondary transcripts. If transcripts are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by certified English translations. You must provide both the Certified English translation of your records and the official colored copy of your secondary records in its original language.

5. English Proficiency

   Waldorf University requires proof of English proficiency. Qualifying tests include ACT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or PTE. The English proficiency requirement may be waived if you have attended an English-speaking institution for two years or more.
   

   Test Options	Minimum Score Required	Waldorf University Code
   ACT	18 total composite score with an 18 ELA score	1362
   SAT	970 total composite score with a 470 evidence-based reading & writing score	6925
   TOEFL*	61	6925
   IELTS*	5.5	N/A
   Duolingo	90	N/A
   PTE	44	N/A

   *TOEFL and IELTS scores are not required from:

   • International students who have completed two years of study in which English was the language of instruction.
   • International students whose English language transcripts have been accepted by institutions domiciled in the U.S. and Canada.
   • Written proof of successfully completing at least 30 academic semester hours (with a 2.0. GPA or higher) of university/college-level courses (excluding ESL) that are transferable and that were taught completely in English.
   • Written proof of attaining the C-Level English certificate issued by the Government of Vietnam.

6. Submit Financial Documents

   Immigration regulations require students to show their ability to pay the cost of first-year expenses after scholarships have been applied. Proof of adequate financial support may include bank letters or bank statements.

   Bank Letters must be on letterhead and officially signed, certifying the account holder's name and the average balance of the account, and dated within the last three months.

   Bank statements must clearly show the account holder's name and the average account balance and be dated within the last three months.

7. An Affidavit of Support Form must be completed if the bank account is in the name of someone other than the student.  The Affidavit of Support Form outlines the relationship between the account holder and the student and the willingness to support the student while in the U.S. 

   Official documents should be sent to:
   Ms. Jenny Jensen
   Associate Director of International Admissions
   106 South 6 Street
   Forest City, IA 50436

   OR

   jenny.jensen@waldorf.edu

   If admitted, you must submit half of your first-semester out-of-pocket costs on your student account and a $125 housing deposit before Waldorf University will issue the I-20. Your tuition & housing deposit will be refunded if you cannot secure a VISA.

   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.

   *Transcripts not in U.S. equivalency must be translated through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved translating service. Please visit the NACES website for more information.

Waldorf University requires that all international residential students pay half of their first semester, out-of-pocket costs before receiving their I-20 documents. The tuition deposit is applied to a student's account for the first semester at the University. If the international student is staying on-campus then a $125 housing deposit is also required. The housing deposit acts as a dorm security deposit.

Students may use the following options to make a payment. The Business Office may be contact for any questions on how to pay these fees.

Check

To send a check, it must come from a bank located in the United States. Make checks payable to “Waldorf University” and send to:

Waldorf University
106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436.

Please write the student's name on the memo line of the check.

Credit Card

American Express, MasterCard and Visa credit cards are accepted. To use a credit card, you may call or email the business office and tell them your card information. Make sure to mention the name of the student that the money is for.

Business Office Phone: 641.585.8135

Online

To deposit online, please complete the deposit form.

Wire Transfer

List all of the information below on your wire transfer:

Receiver

Banker's Bank
7700 Mineral Point Road
Madison, WI 53717
ABA# 075912479

Beneficiary's Financial Institution

Manufacturers Bank & Trust
245 East J Street
Forest City, IA 50436
ABA# 073922021

Beneficiary 

Waldorf University
106 S Sixth St.
Forest City, IA 50436
Acct.# 245623
(Be sure to list your name on the transfer.)

Note: Manufacturers Bank and Trust in Forest City, Iowa, can only receive wire transfers from Bankers Bank in Madison, Wis. If your bank cannot wire directly to Wisconsin and needs to wire to another bank (on the East Coast, for example) that bank must forward it to Bankers Bank in order for it to arrive in Forest City. The bank charges a $15 fee for this service.

Payment Arrangements

Contact the business office by telephone 641.585.8135 or via email to find the best payment option for you. Generally, the amount owed to Waldorf (after financial aid) for a specific semester is due according to the following schedule:

• Fall Semester: August 31
• Spring Semester: January 31
• Summer Semester: May 31

Payment arrangement options include the following:

• Payment in Full: Payment is due August 31 for the fall semester balance. Payment is due January 31 for the spring semester balance.
• Payment deferred over the semester: Payments will be accepted with a monthly one percent finance charge added to the student’s tuition account. This account must be paid in full to register for the following semester. 

To set up your payment plan, please complete the payment plan form and submit that form to the business office.

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