Winter 2025: 4-week, fully online Mini-Terms

This Winter, Waldorf University is pleased to offer current on-campus students  as well as students from schools across the country access to several 3 credit hour courses students can complete in 4 weeks. Registration is now open for:

  1. 3C26 - For current Residential Waldorf Students
    • Classes run from December 3 through December 30, 2025
    • To enroll, contact your Advisor and Registrar!
  2. 3D26 - For non-Waldorf students from other universities seeking 3 credits in 4 weeks
    • Classes run from December 10, 2025 through January 7, 2026
    • To enroll, complete the form at the bottom of this page.

What is a Mini-Term?

A 4-week Mini-Term is a unique opportunity to participate in a compact, 4-week course offered to traditional college students during the summer break. 4-week Mini-Term students do not have to attend Waldorf University during spring or fall terms to participate.

Textbooks and course materials are provided at no cost to the student and there is no set class time required. Students can login at times convenient to their schedules.

All classes are offered entirely online through Waldorf University. Students will need to ensure internet access over the entire term.

Why Take a 4-week Mini-Term?

  • Earn quick credits from a Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accredited institution
  • To work ahead in your field of study
  • To lighten your future semester workloads
  • To repeat course work for a timely graduation
  • To maintain athletic eligibility

Important Info for This Winter's Terms:

  • Please confirm with your advisor at your home institution that the credit you receive from this course will transfer appropriately. 
  • The 4-week Mini-Term course cost is $710. Financial aid is not accepted for these terms.
  • Due to the condensed nature of these courses and the time required for each course, students are limited to two courses per term, for a maximum of 6 total credit hours. 
  • Enroll in this 4-week Mini-Term by filling out the application below. After completion, an Enrollment Coordinator will contact you to walk you through the next steps.

Classes for 3C26 and 3D26

    • SOC 1010: Introduction to Sociology 
      In-depth study of the basic concepts of sociology. Specific attention is given to cultural characteristics, societal changes, inequalities in social classes, and how they relate to different groups in society.
    • BUS 3710: Project Management 
      Explores the history and development of project management and the project management process framework. This course provides an overview of the five project management process groups, including initiating, planning, executing, controlling and monitoring, and closing.
    • REL 2350: Philosophies of World Religions
      Philosophies of World Religions provides an introduction to the histories, basic philosophies, and characteristic practices of the world’s major religions. Students will learn the importance of viewing religion from various scholarly perspectives. This course is taught from the philosophical perspective which requires that faith correspond to one’s ability to use the human gift of reason.
    • HIS 3050: Ancient Egypt 
      This course will examine history, literature, religion, culture, and achievements of Ancient Egyptian Civilization. Students will gain a general knowledge of the Ancient Egyptian world and its people across several major periods of its history through guided lectures and independent examination of texts and resources. Various types of resource will be used to explore the complexity of Egyptian civilization, historical patterns, how our understanding of Egypt has developed and changed over time, and the influence of Ancient Egypt in the modern world.
    • CRJ 4119: Female Serial Killers 
      This 4-week course examines the often-overlooked phenomenon of female serial killers through historical and contemporary perspectives. While the popular imagination is dominated by male offenders, women who kill challenge societal assumptions about gender, violence, and criminality. Students will analyze myths and stereotypes, explore the role of mental illness and trauma, and investigate the unique typologies associated with women who kill.  By the end of the course, students will be able to critically assess the complexities of female serial murder and its place in criminological study.
    • HPE 3150: Flex Your Brain: Critical Thinking in Fitness Media 
      This course allows students to critical evaluate health and fitness information presented by social media influencers. Students will examine differences between misinformation, anecdotal claims, and evidence-based information.
    • HUM 3400: Bussin’ Brains Against Burnout 
      This course will introduce learners to theories impacting our fight, flight, and fawn responses to stress as well as introduce brain-based strategies for calming our nervous system in as little as 90-seconds. Leaners will research and rehearse amygdala reset strategies. The course culminates with an individualized plan for prevention that demonstrates a commitment to the learners long-lasting wellness.

Need a class not listed above? Let us know for next time by emailing onlineadmissions@waldorf.edu!

Steps to register for Waldorf University 4-week Mini Term courses

  1. Submit an application for the term using the form below.
  2. A Waldorf admissions counselor will reach out with an enrollment form. Students will have the availability to provide credit card information on the form or to the counselor directly.

Current Waldorf University residential students should contact the registrar to enroll. You do not need to complete the below form. Current Waldorf online students cannot participate due to conflicting term dates.

 

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