Enrollment Terms and Conditions:
This document contains Terms and Conditions for Waldorf University Online course enrollments for degree and certificate programs. Polices related to academic affairs and student affairs are located in the Online Catalog on the website: Online Catalog
SUBSEQUENT ENROLLMENTS: This agreement outlines institutional policies to which the student must agree in order to enroll in courses at Waldorf University. However, if an existing student does enroll/register for Waldorf University courses over the phone with a Waldorf University staff member, the student continues to agree to the below policies, fees, and tuition rates published on the Waldorf University website, in the Online Catalog .
TUITION: Tuition covers the cost of the course to include: online study guides, faculty, and course administrative support. Tuition is payable in United States of America (U.S.) funds, by check from a U.S. bank, by money order in U.S. funds, or by major credit card (VISA, Master Card, American Express, Discover). Students must select a Waldorf University tuition payment option on the enrollment agreement. Tuition must be paid in full before the final course grade will be released or the student will not be allowed to continue to the next course/enrollment. Waldorf University reserves the right to change course materials (revise course content, required text, etc.) of a program as deemed necessary. Any changes to tuition rates will be disclosed to student by email and announced on the Waldorf University website a minimum of 30 days in advance of tuition change.
TEXTBOOK POLICY: Textbooks are provided for all programs at no cost through the Waldorf University Online Book Grant or Loan-a-Book. The University will determine whether the Book Grant or Loan-a-Book will be utilized. Books may be in new or used condition and may be in print or electronic format.
BOOK GRANT: The Book Grant provides textbooks at no cost. Textbooks are not required to be returned with the Book Grant; however, students must meet course completion requirements. Successful course completion is defined as earning a passing grade or not dropping/withdrawing from the course in which the textbook was granted. When a student drops, withdraws, is institutionally withdrawn or fails a course, a charge for the textbook and shipping will be posted to the student’s account. The student may return the text postmarked within 30 days to have the charge reversed. The charge will be based on the retail price listed at the Waldorf University website or 70% if student was issued a used textbook. Additionally, $12 for shipping for each course will be charged. Alternatively, the student may re-enroll in the same course for the next consecutive term or enrollment period and indicate on the Course Retake Form that the previously provided textbook will be used. As long as the next course enrollment is submitted within 30 days of the course failure or drop/withdrawal, the textbook and shipping charges will be reversed. If the course is not available in the next consecutive term students should return the textbook. Students not successfully completing a course should access the Textbook Return Form in the myWaldorf Student Portal and enclose with the returned textbook. Students who return the textbook without proper paper work to identify themselves will not receive credit for the return. Students who do not return textbook and do not pay the textbook charge, may not be allowed to enroll in future courses.
LOAN-A-BOOK: Waldorf University’s Loan-a-Book program provides textbooks at no cost for select general education courses. Textbooks supplied by Waldorf University through Loan-a-Book may be in new or used condition and must be returned after successful completion of the course, or when a student drops, withdraws, or is institutionally withdrawn from a course. Students who fail to return a textbook in satisfactory condition will have a charge posted to their account for the price of the textbook plus $12 for shipping and handling per course. Students must return the textbook postmarked within 30 days of the grade posting to have the charge reversed. Charges for unreturned textbooks will be based on the retail price listed at the Waldorf University website or 70% of the retail price if the textbook issued was used.
If students re-enroll in the same course for the next consecutive term or enrollment period, and the course is available, students should indicate on the course re-take form that the previously provided text will be used. As long as the next course enrollment is submitted within 30 days of the course failure or drop/withdrawal, the text and shipping charges will be reversed. Students should return the text if the course is not available in the next consecutive term.
Students who drop, withdraw, are institutionally withdrawn, or for any reason do not successfully complete a course must complete the Textbook Return Form found on the myWaldorf Student Portal and enclose this form with the returned textbook. Students who return textbooks without the Textbook Return Form completely filled out may not receive credit for the return. Students who do not return the text and do not pay the associated charge, may not be allowed to enroll in future courses and a hold will be placed on any transcript requests until the charge is removed.
STUDENT FEES: Fees are charged when services are rendered, and are non-refundable. Required fees include:
Certificate Fee $50
Concentration Change Fee $35
Degree Program Change Fee $35
Incomplete Course Fee $50
In-Program Re-Evaluation Fee $35
Online Library Fee (one time) $35
Return Check Fee $25
Transcript Fee $15
A list of requested and optional fees is provided on the Waldorf University website. Tuition and Financing/Student Fees
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: International students will assume responsibility for payment of customs duties, differences in exchange rates, and additional postage or shipping and handling cost. Overseas shipments are sent to international student via airmail. Shipping charges vary depending on carrier used, weight, and shipping method. Waldorf University reserves the right to charge additional mailing/shipping fees to international students as necessary to cover costs.
TUITION AND CANCELATION REFUND POLICY: Refunds are subject to state policies. For information about refund policies in specific states, please see the State Licensure page of the Waldorf University website. State Licensure
Students who wish to drop/withdraw from a course or withdraw from their program should complete the Course Drop/Withdrawal Form located in myWaldorf Student Portal. Alternatively, students may withdraw by contacting the Office of the Registrar. Any refunds due will be issued within 30 business days. Tuition refunds for course withdrawals are based on the Refund Policy for Online Programs. All students that drop/withdraw from a course after the drop date will be charged a 20 percent registration fee, up to a maximum registration fee of $150 for the term. * Full tuition and registration fee will be refunded for cancelling a course within 7 calendar days from the term start date. The remaining tuition will be refunded based on the course start date and the tuition percentage amounts listed below or the applicable state refund policy, whichever is more student friendly.
Refund Due:
1st week: 100%
2nd week: 80%
3rd week: 60%
4th week: 40%
5th week: 20%
6th week: 0%
*This registration fee does not apply to Iowa residents.
Refunds are issued from 0-percent completion of calendar days in the term, in compliance with regulatory requirements. Therefore, refund eligibility occurs up to the 60-percent threshold, prior to the conclusion of Week 5.
COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: A course must be completed within eight weeks. Details of each course and program can be found on the Waldorf University website and in Online Catalog. Academics If a student is unable to complete a course by the course end date, he/she may request an Incomplete. Additional information on Incompletes is provided on the Waldorf University website. Online Catalog
HONOR PLEDGE: By my signature on this Agreement, I attest that the assignments I prepare for the college will be my own work and that I will cite any sources from which I use data, ideas, or words, whether quoted directly or paraphrased. I also acknowledge that failure to adhere to this pledge is grounds for termination of my enrollment.
TRANSFER CREDIT: Almost all institutions of higher learning, including Waldorf University, restrict the acceptance of credits form other colleges and universities. This is also true of many agencies, companies, and organizations. It is therefore recommended that students seek prior approval of Waldorf University credit transfer if intending to transfer at a later date, or if you anticipate utilizing your Waldorf University credits for credentialing, reimbursement, or similar reasons.
STUDENT IDENTITY VERIFICATION: In compliance with the provisions of the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008, Public Law 110-315, concerning the verification of student identity in distance education, Waldorf University has established processes to verify that a student registered in a distance education or correspondence education course or program is the same student who participates in and completes the program and receives the academic credit. The Policy for Student Identity Verification is applicable to all Waldorf University Online students beginning with the application for admission and continuing through graduation, transfer, or withdrawal from the college. Students should review the full policy in the Waldorf University Online Catalog.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Students who choose to attend Waldorf University accept the academic and student policies as a member of the college community and agree to abide by policies set forth in the Waldorf University Online Catalog. Online Catalog
DISCLOSURE AUTHORIZATION: I authorize Waldorf University to discuss with me over the phone my student record. Waldorf University is prohibited from making any comment pertaining to my student record to outside parties without my expressed written permission. It is further understood that it is my assigned student I.D. or social security number that will enable me to access my student records. If I am unable to verify one of these numbers to Waldorf University, the staff member will not discuss my record with me.
STUDENT ACCEPTANCE
This agreement becomes effective on the date payment is processed. Students will receive enrollment confirmation through email notification sent on the day the payment is processed.
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I understand that acceptance of this Agreement by Waldorf University constitutes a Legal Agreement until such time as I cancel my enrollment. I further understand the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement and I agree to abide by the University policies, as well as Academic and Student Affairs policy in the Online Catalog.
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