Waldorf University is a private university in Forest City, Iowa, founded in 1903, with a residential campus alongside a large online enrollment. The university has a 3-year residency requirement for students under its stated rules, with exceptions such as age 21 by Aug. 15, living with parents within 35 miles, or transferring in with at least 60 credits. On-campus housing includes traditional halls, suites, single rooms and apartments.
Enrollment
1,827
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 9-10, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New students arrive and check in on Sunday, Aug. 9 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or Monday, Aug. 10 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m., shared with returning students). Complete the Pre-Arrival Check-In Form first, since skipping it delays check-in. Move-in runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. after check-in, and students must arrive on their assigned day. Early arrival costs a daily fee. Classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Check in at the Atrium, then families gather at the Salveson Hall Johnson Ballroom, where student ID photos are also taken.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (5)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Breen Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Johnson-London Hall
Traditional · Coed
Ormseth Hall
Traditional · Coed
Rasmusson Hall
Single rooms · Coed
Tanner Hall
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Timberland Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 10 - August 11, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.