Celebrate Waldorf's Homecoming!
We are excited to welcome our alumni back to campus for this fun-filled weekend!
Fri., October 10, 2025
7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Warrior Crossing open (Atrium)
8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Luise V. Hanson Library & Archives 0pen
View items from Waldorf’s history on display in the Archives. (Library 2nd Floor)
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Bookstore open (Voss Hall)
Stop by and get some Waldorf swag!
3-6 p.m. – General registration (Boman Fine Arts Center Lobby)
Don't forget to pick up your tickets for the weekend!
4:30 p.m. – Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony check-in (Boman Fine Art Center Lobby)
5 p.m. – Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony & dinner (Boman Fine Art Center Mezzanine)
2025 inductees: Jessica Fresh 2014 & 2018–Women’s Wrestling; Jordan Nelson 2015–Men’s Basketball; Julie Jolivette 1975–Cheer Coach; Neil Boyd–Men’s Wrestling Coach, Assistant Football Coach
Tickets required-$40 per person, available in advance or at the door(Dinner at 5 p.m., Ceremony will take place at 5:45 p.m.)
7 p.m. – Alumni Mixer (Cobblestone Inn & Suites Party Room – Forest City)
Sat., October 11, 2025
7:30-8 a.m. – Homecoming 5K Run/Walk registration for 8:30 a.m. event. Hosted by the Waldorf Track & Cross Country teams, followed by pancakes at the concession stand, free-will donation, at 8:30 a.m. (Fieldhouse)
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Luise V. Hanson Library and Archives open
View items from Waldorf’s history on display in the Archives. (Library 2nd Floor)
8:30 a.m. – Coffee & muffins (Atrium)
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. – Yearbooks (Alumni & Advancement Office, Salveson Hall)
Drop by to read your class yearbook!
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – General Homecoming registration (Atrium Lobby)
Remember to pick up your tickets for the weekend!
9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Waldorf Bookstore open (Voss Hall)
Stop by and get some Waldorf swag!
9 a.m. – Alumni Choir rehearsal (Odvin Hagen Recital Hall)
Join Waldorf choir alumni, or just come and enjoy the beautiful music!
9 a.m. Team of Honor Celebration (Boman Fine Arts Center)
Join us as we celebrate the 1969 Waldorf Football team!
10 a.m. – Alumni Band gathering (Odvin Hagen Recital Hall) Join us to share band memories with fellow alums!
10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Tailgating/Carnival Activities/Bouncy Houses (Bolstorff Field)
Bring the whole gang down to Bolstorff Field for face-painting, carnival games, bouncy houses and tailgating to get amped up for the big game!
10:30 a.m. – Campus tour (Meet in front of Waldorf Bookstore)
11 a.m. – 50th & 60th Class Reunion Luncheons ’75 & ’65 (Salveson Ballroom)
Must purchase Homecoming Pass or tickets in advance.
11 a.m. – All-guest luncheon (Atrium)
All alumni, community members, and other guests are welcome to join us for lunch in the Atrium, accompanied by the presentation of this year's Homecoming awards, and remarks from President Bob Alsop.
Must purchase Homecoming Pass or tickets in advance.
Class reunion photos & testimonials (Atrium)
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Communications Department BBQ (Bolstorff Field)
1-5 p.m. – Coffee & memories (Salveson Lobby & Porch) Find a comfortable spot to catch up with new and old friends. Waldorf College memoriablia will be available for alumni to take home.
1 p.m. – Homecoming Football game (Bolstorff Field)
Cheer on the Warriors to a victory!
Must purchase Homecoming Pass or tickets in advance., or pay fee of $10 per person at the gate.
2 p.m. – Campus tour (Meet in front of Waldorf Bookstore)
7 p.m. – Showcase Homecoming concert (Boman Fine Arts Center)
Join the Waldorf Music Department for a showcase featuring Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Schola Cantorum and the Waldorf University Choir! It will be an evening of beautiful music for you to remember!
Must purchase Homecoming Pass or tickets in advance., or pay fee of $5 per person at the gate
8:30 p.m. (after the Showcase) – Waldorf Trivia Night (Shooterz Bar & Grill - Dugout Room)
Join the Waldorf Alumni & Ambassadors Council for a fun evening of Waldorf Trivia! Room opens at 7 p.m. for socializing, snacks and beverages (cash bar) with trivia starting after the Showcase Homecoming concert.
Sun., October 12, 2025
9:15 a.m. – Homecoming Worship (Immanuel Lutheran Church)*
The Waldorf Choir will be featured at the worship service.
*Other services available in the community:
First Baptist Church, 18508 Hwy 9 East
United Methodist Church, 305 S. Clark St.
St. James Catholic Church, 906 West O. St.
Calvary Baptist Church, 36 N. Best St.
First Congregational Church, 316 N. 6th St.
Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church, 546 West M St.
Pilot Knob Lutheran Church (AALC), 2391 330th St.
Lutheran Church of Hope, 916 West I St. (YMCA)
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