• Waldorf is located in Forest City, Iowa, in the north central part of the United States, known as the upper Midwest. This region has a reputation for being especially friendly, quiet, spacious and safe. The crime rate in Iowa is among the lowest in the United States, and the cost of living in the Midwest is lower than larger cities and coastal regions.

    Iowa is known for its high educational standards, small-town family values and its agriculture. The area surrounding Forest City is mainly farmland with small towns dotting the landscape approximately every 20 kilometers. There are four distinct seasons in Iowa. Summer is warm and quite humid; winter has temperatures frequently below freezing and snow; spring and fall are very pleasant and mild.

  • Forest City has a population of approximately 4,500 people. The city is the headquarters of Winnebago Industries, a major manufacturer of recreational vehicles that employs nearly 3,000 people. The city is located midway between Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. (population of 3 million) and Iowa's capitol, Des Moines (population of 400,000).

  • Waldorf has approximately 625 residential undergraduate students representing almost every state of the U.S. and more than two dozen countries.

  • Waldorf University offers many residential programs for students. Students that are interested in studying in the US are reminded that they are only allowed to pursue degrees on campus.

  • Waldorf accepts transfer credit from most other accredited colleges and universities around the world. Transfer credit accepted by Waldorf is through the discretion of our registrar. To transfer credits from U.S. institutions, please submit an official transcript to the University registrar.  Waldorf University does not perform internal translations/evaluations of international transcripts for individuals. All students are required to submit international, academic transcripts to InCRED Transcript Evaluation Services for evaluation. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange and pay for the evaluation through InCRED and have the official evaluation sent directly to Waldorf University. Waldorf does require the official international transcript and the official copy of the evaluation.

  • You should make your flight arrangements to the Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW). Waldorf University offers a shuttle to and from the airport on selected days and times. Please be sure to make your travel arrangements to coincide with the dates of the shuttle services. To arrange to take the shuttle please submit a Ride Request with Waldorf Transportation.

  • Review the on-campus housing options before making your selection. Once you've decided on your preferences, you'll need to fill out the on-campus housing form (PDF). This form is completed with your tuition and housing deposit form.

  • Housing assignment letters are sent to students before arrival. These assignment letters provide students with their housing assignment and roommate contact information.

  • On request, Waldorf will lend you a bedding package for your use during your first few nights in Forest City. A shopping trip to Mason City is always on the agenda for international student orientation where you will have a chance to purchase your own bedding items.

    Please visit the Residence Life section of our website for further information about housing topics.

  • Health insurance is required of all students. It is only possible to waive Waldorf's health insurance plan, if you can provide proof of other medical insurance. Please visit the student insurance page for further information on the school insurance plan and requirements.

  • Once you have been accepted the registrar will work together with your academic advisor to create your first semester class schedule. This schedule will be emailed to you for review. You can respond to the email to set up a time to discuss any changes.

  • View Waldorf's tuition and payment information.

  • You will need to pay off your remaining balance prior to registering for classes for the upcoming semester.