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"Go up and talk to other people, especially freshmen, because they’'re all as nervous as you are. Reach out to people and build friendships."

– Sera R. Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

You Book Road MapAt Waldorf College, YOU MatterUnleash the Warrior in YOUSteal the ShowLinked in Where YOU AreAcademics-YOUR WayYOUR School. YOUR Life.The Community and YOUWhat Do YOU Like to Do?Campus DiningAn Affordable Investment in YOU

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FOREST CITY, IA

Minneapolis, MN

Chicago, IL

Des Moines, IAOmaha, NE

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You Are Here.

At Waldorf College

YouMATTERIt’s all about YOU at Waldorf – the small college with BIG opportunities. YOU can choose from a large variety of popular degree programs. YOU can star on an award-winning athletic team, shine on stage in a theatre production, sing a tune with the choir or master your musical instrument.

We hope you will find yourself in these pages, then find yourself on campus for a visit. There is a place at Waldorf especially for YOU.

FUN FACTS• Founded in 1903• Located in Forest City, Iowa – just 30 miles from Mason City, and 120 miles from Des Moines or Minneapolis (excursions on the new Waldorf bus are free!)• More than 600 students enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 • Colors: Purple and gold• Mascot: Wally the Warrior• Eighteen intercollegiate sports • One of only two schools in the nation to offer a Shakespeare minor• Second oldest a capella choir in the nation• 100% of incoming full-time residential students receive some form of financial assistance.

“Go to as many events on campus as possible. There are activities, concerts and events going on all the time. They are a good way to socialize and a good break from homework.”

– Sara O., Britt, IA

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unleash the Warrior inYou

Hey, it’s great to meet you! I’m Wally the Warrior. Glad you’re checking out the Waldorf College YouBook because there’s a lot going on here! I’m usually busy cheering on our Warriors at games, but I also like to get fans fired up in a pep rally or local parade too.

At Waldorf, YOU can compete on a team – including our newest additions of cross country, bowling, hockey and women’s wrestling – or cheer on your favorite sport. And speaking of cheering, did you know that cheerleading is a sport at Waldorf? Our squad is one of the few in the nation to do stunts traditionally performed by co-eds and has brought home top national rankings in competition.

Hope you get to campus soon to soak up some purple and gold pride – I can’t wait to meet YOU! Go Warriors!

Waldorf Athletics:BaseballBasketball*Bowling*CheerleadingCross Country*FootballGolf*HockeySoccer*SoftballVolleyballWrestling** = Men’s and Women’s

Waldorf Fight Song

We sing to Waldorf and

the Warriors bold;

We’re proud because they

wear the Purple and Gold.

They don’t fight to make a name;

They just fight for Waldorf’s fame.

Rah! Rah! Rah!

Go Team! Fight Team!

Victory tonight!

We will cheer for you!

So FIGHT! FIGHT!

Win this game

Your pride will show through!

“Cheering for your school’s athletics is a good stress reliever.”

– Mark J., Forest City, Iowa

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Waldorf is the first school in Iowa to offer

Women’s Wrestling.

Steal the

SHoWEnjoy a variety of music and

theatre performance opportunities

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MusicParticipate in the Waldorf music program whether you are a non-major or major. Many students participate in the various choral and instrumental groups. Bachelor’s degrees in music education and in music are available with the following concentrations:

• Vocal Performance • Instrumental Performance • Piano or Organ Performance • Church Music • Arts Management

All Waldorf music program graduates seeking graduate-level education have been accepted, and generous assistantships.

Vocal Music • Sangkor • Schola Cantorum • The Waldorf Choir

Instrumental Music • Waldorf Wind Symphony • Waldorf College Jazz Band • Warrior Pep Band

TheatreTake center stage with the Waldorf Theatre Department. As both an academic and production program, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity and collegiality.Productions of opera scenes, operettas and Broadway musicals are presented on a regular basis in conjunction with the music department.

Choose from: • Main Stage Productions • Black Box/Loose Change Productions • 24-Hour Theatre Project • Musical Theatre

MajorsMajors in theatre arts leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Theatre/Speech Education Endorsement are available. Our major allows students to engage in one of five concentrations:

• Acting/Directing • Design/Technology • Playwriting • Generalist/Scholarship • Musical Theatre

MinorsA minor and concentration within the Humanities and Elementary Education programs is also available. Waldorf is only one of two schools in the nation to offer a Shakespeare minor.

Graduates with a Shakespeare minor are automatically accepted into the Mary Baldwin College Master of Letters/Master of Fine Arts in Shakespeare and Performance.

Waldorf Radio and TV Stations are Managed by Students

“Every person on campus has a strange story or a weird interest; the most entertaining part of campus life is finding them all.”

–Amy G., Eagan, MN

Linked in Where

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Plug into Waldorf’s social networking sites to learn more about Waldorf, make some new friends and get the latest on what’s happening around here!

On Campus News MediaThe Lobbyist is a completely online student-run newspaper. Students interested in joining The Lobbyist have the opportunity to write, report, take photographs, edit, investigate and design the layout of the publication.

WAL-TV, the Waldorf television studio hosts several news and specialty show broadcasts which air on Forest City cable channels 3 and 55 and can be streamed online. The television studio features professional cameras, lighting, and an intercom system to communicate with producers and directors in master control during broadcasts. The television studio also features a green screen and one of two Avid digital video editing stations. Students in Broadcast News produce a weekly campus news program. Each week students take turns serving as producer, director, anchor, camera operator, audio technician, floor director, TelePrompter operator and other crew positions. Students may also choose to independently produce television programming.

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WELCOME

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Academics

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Are you looking for the traditional, on-campus college experience? Choose from our residential programs offering a wide variety of some of the most popular degree programs.

Or, perhaps you are looking to earn your degree from home or while working full-time. Online degree programs are available in fields such as business administration, fire science administration and organizational leadership. What you need, in the way you need to get there. Let us help you find YOUR way.

“Take lots of notes and study a little bit every night instead of cramming the night before a test.”

– Katie M., Blue Earth, MN

• Associate in Arts• Biology

• Cell Molecular• Conservation Biology• Anatomy/Physiology• Pre-Professional

• Business• Finance/Banking• Management• Marketing• ManagementInformationSystems

• Communications• Electronic Media• Graphic Design• Print Media• Public Relations• Web Programming

• Creative Writing• Criminal Justice Administration• Education

• ElementaryEducation• Endorsementsinreading,special

education,music,ormath• Concentrationsinscience,Spanish

ortheatre• SecondaryEducation

• Endorsementsinreading,specialeducation,history,English,math,speech/theatre,biology/chemistry,health

• MusicEducation• K-12endorsement

• PhysicalEducation• K-12endorsement

• English• Fire Science Administration*• Foundations of Education

• Humanities• Emphases in literature, music,

history, theology, philosophy or individually designed

• History• History• Political Science

• Interdisciplinary• International Management*• Music

• ArtsManagement• Vocal/Instrumental/Piano/Organ• ChurchMusic

• Organizational Leadership*• Psychology• Sport Management• Theatre Arts

• Acting/Directing• Design/Technology• Playwriting• Generalist/Scholarship• Musical Theatre

• Wellness• Children’s Wellness• Exploratory• Fitness Management• Pre-Professional• Strength and Conditioning

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The Waldorf Difference for You!

• Students receive a laptop or get $100 fee

reduction per semester if you bring your own.

• Dedicated faculty and staff

• Affordable tuition

• Scholarship opportunities

• Grants up to $500 possible for

conducting undergraduate research

“Budget, budget, budget. It is really hard to do, but you want to make sure that you have enough to cover anything extra you might need during the year.”

–Emily H., Britt, IA

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RECEIVE A $500 SCHOLARSHIPJUST FOR ATTENDING OPEN HOUSE!

“Getting involved in clubs and organizations is the best way to meet people and the best way to make college home.”

– Tanner Z., Armstrong, Iowa

YouR SCHooL.COLLEGE ISN’T ALL ABOUT BOOkS! WHEN THE STUDYING IS DOne, yOu WIll WAnT TO RelAx AnD hAVe A lITTle fun WITh neW fRIenDS On CAMPuS. We OffeR A lARGe VARIeTy Of ACTIVITIeS eACh SeMeSTeR TO helP yOu ReChARGe, GeT TO knOW OTheRS AnD DeVelOP yOuR leADeRShIP SkIllS.

The OffICe Of STUDenT LIfe includes the offices of Residential Life, Counseling Services, Student Activities, Campus Dining, health Services, first-Year experience, Intramurals, and Student Life. Many of these offices are located in the Campus Center. We encourage all students to become active and engaged in the Waldorf Community provided for YOU!

You can contact the Office of Student Life at 641-585-8160

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YouR LIFE.GeT InVOlVeD!ACTSAlpha Chi honor societyAlpha Psi Omega national honor SocietyAfoLAmnesty InternationalBiology ClubBlack Student UnionCampus Democrats/Campus RepublicansCrusader Literary MagazineComic Book Clubeducation Clubexit to hopefCAfraternitiesfilm ClubGlobal Culture Club

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neW! The Waldorf Bus is ready to transport you and your friends on out-of-town excursions to cultural and sporting events! Go to a Minnesota Timberwolves game, visit the Minnesota Zoo, take a Ski/Snowboarding trip to Mt. Kato and participate in overnight canoe and camping trips, plus much more!

YOU CAN MAkE A DIFFERENCELearning how to make a difference in your field and helping those in need is an important part of the Waldorf experience. Choose from a variety of service opportunities in residence life, campus ministry and more. Get involved in the worship team or run for student senate to help build community.

GSAIntramuralsKZOW radioLobbyistLoose Change ProductionsMAPSPaintball ClubPresidents’ RoundtablesPS 100 - Christian coffeehousePsychology ClubSororitiesStudent SenateS.W.A.T. Waldorf historiaWal-TVThe Warrior magazineWellness Club

The Community

and Youforest City: Where nature’s Close and friends are Closer

Waldorf is located in forest City, Iowa - a little town with a LOT going on! We enjoy the quiet focus of small town living with big city entertainment just two hours away. You will enjoy a safe community that is easy to get around combined with year-round special events and lots of areas for indoor and outdoor recreation.

• Bike Trails • YMCA • 3 Lakes within 20 miles • 3 state parks within 20 miles • Many city and county parks • Public & private hunting areas • Disc golf - 21-hole course surrounding the Winnebago River • Area golf (6 courses within 30 miles)

http://www.forestcityia.com/

“Eat breakfast! It helps you start the day and keeps you going through those late morning classes. It’s also a great idea to find some kind of exercise you enjoy, like playing basketball or swimming. The YMCA is free, why not use it?”

–Andrew H., Decatur, Illinois

YouWHAT DoLIkE To Do

Here are some Waldorf student faves…Best place to hang outCampus Info Center rec room

Best wingsShooterz

Best restaurant to take Mom and DadSum Hing

Best weekend activityTaking the Waldorf bus up to Minneapolis for a game

Best outdoor activityThe bike and hiking trails

Best place for live entertainmentGatsby’s Grill

Best place to get away from it allPilot knob Park

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CAMPuSDINING

Waldorf College offers three different dining option locations:

• Campus Dining Room (Top Floor, Campus Center)

• Warrior Crossing Café (Atrium Area)

• Gatsby’s Grill (Ground Floor, Campus Center)

YouINVESTMENT INYou CAn afford college and we are committed to showing you how! We believe that no studentshould be discouraged from college because of a lack of funds. We offer one of the most affordable educations in Iowa and have one of the lowest debt-upon-graduation rates in Iowa too!

If you are a qualified student with financial need, let us show you how to bridge the gap between the cost of your education and what you can afford. It is the smartest investment you will ever make.

Contact us at: 800.292.1903 or 641.585.8120 or finaid@waldorf.edu

Add it up and see for yourself!

Calculate your financial aid here:

www.Waldorf.edu/Calculate

100% of allWaldorfStudentsreceive some form of scholarship or award

Freshmen Merit Scholarships and Awards Regents Scholarship = $15,000 Presidential Scholarship = $10,000 Excellence Scholarship = $6,000 Transformational Scholarship = $5,000 Promise Scholarship = $3,000 Belief Award = $1,000

Transfer Merit Scholarship and Awards Warrior Scholarship = $6,000 Torch Scholarship = $5,000 Truth Scholarship = $3,000 Light Scholarship = $1,000

Full-Tuition Scholarships (5 each year)Available for freshmen and transfer students. Scholarship Day Competition Award hero Behind the hero Scholarship

for scholarship eligibility requirements and information on applying, visit www.Waldorf.edu/Scholarships

See Yourself HERE.The best way to know if Waldorf is right for you is to personally experience it for yourself. Check out www.Waldorf.edu for monthly open house dates or plan a trip of your own. As our guest, you’ll be treated to:

• Campus Tour

• Complimentary Lunch for You and Your Guests

• Opportunity to Experience a Class that Interests You

• Admittance to an Athletic Event of Your Choice

• Opportunity to Attend Rehearsal, Practice or Meeting for a Group of Interest to You

• 20% Discount on Your Waldorf Bookstore Purchase

You want college to be an engaging learning experience and the best years of your life. At Waldorf, that’s exactly what we offer – a small college with BIG opportunities.

Call 1.800.292.1903 or e-mail admissions@waldorf.edu

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106 South Sixth StreetForest City, IA 50436

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