How To Apply
Thank you for considering Great Lakes Waldorf Institute for your Waldorf teacher education!
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Certificate Program
Welcomes applicants who have completed at least two years at an accredited college or university or are currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program. GLWI encourages all individuals who are interested to apply. A bachelor’s degree is not required to pursue a certificate. When making decisions regarding admissions, each candidate's studies, work, and life experience are taken into consideration.
A bachelor's degree will need to be completed before you will receive your Great Lakes Waldorf Teacher Certificate.
Master's Degree Program
Welcomes applicants who have completed their bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
Application Process
Great Lakes Waldorf Institute has a rolling admission. Applications are accepted year-round for sessions beginning July, September, and February. To begin:
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Complete an online application form
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A completed application includes:
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Application form
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Current resume
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Personal statement
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Two letters of recommendation sent directly to Great Lakes Institute Admissions Office
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Official transcripts*
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One-time $50 application fee
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*Transcripts should be sent directly from your institution if you are applying for a master's degree.
Email application materials to Admissions Coordinator Kira Chard at admissions@greatlakeswaldorf.org.
If mailing any materials, please send to:
Great Lakes Waldorf Institute
Ed Dept., Mount Mary University
2900 N. Menomonee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Single Course Application
If you are interested in taking only one course to expand your knowledge or explore our program offerings, we are able to do that as well. Should you decide to join our program in the future, any credits taken will apply towards graduation. Costs are outlined in our Certificate Tuition Chart.* To begin, you will need to know the name of the class you wish to take, e.g., EDU 641, EDU 643, etc. Then you must:
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Complete an online application form
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A completed application includes:
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Application form
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Personal statement
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One-time $50 application fee
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Admission in single courses is subject to space available. Students taking single courses are not eligible for scholarships or financial aid.
Please direct any questions to our Admissions Coordinator, Kira Chard, at admissions@greatlakeswaldorf.org.
*Costs exclude administrative fees and any needed supplies.
Non-Discrimination Statement: Great Lakes Waldorf Institute, Inc., encourages broad public support and participation in its management and activities, and shall not discriminate in any manner whatsoever against any person on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or mental or physical handicap or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and any other programs. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our society and creating space for historically excluded and underrepresented groups to participate in all aspects of the corporation's management and activities.